In Malachi 3, the Lord foretells of future messengers that will bring a new covenant and redeem God’s people back to Himself. This prophecy is drastically contrasted with the cold-hearted distance of Israel in the time of Malachi. The Lord beckons His people to return unto Him.

Peter was questioned by a tribute collector about Jesus’ participation in the giving. What is a seemingly straightforward task of retrieval becomes a deeper lesson on the freedom and provision given to God’s children.

We look at the call to give, how it was given and what was given.