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Zechariah receives a burden (a divine oracle) from the Lord which presents God's Shepherd-King to His people. In the burden, which is comprised of 3 chapters, we are given 3 proper responses to God's Shepherd-King, Jesus Christ.

In this vision we see 4 acts of Christ on our behalf that should fuel our faithfulness to God.

Zechariah receives 8 visions from God and delivers them to the people of Israel. These visions contain promises that fuel faithfulness to God.

Consider rebellious Israel and see 4 incentives to turn from your sin to the Lord.

Here Paul discusses the principle of prioritizing "sowing and reaping" in the local church as a means of motivating believers to give generously, cheerfully and sacrificially.

Here Paul states that our giving should be pre-planned, willing and cheerful. In order to encourage believers in this practice, Paul describes FOUR MINDSETS to maintain in order to motivate that kind of giving.

This sermon covers the fourth characteristic of biblical giving that follows the biblical model. Namely, biblical giving involves trust in godly leadership. To discern if trust is merited, Paul outlines FOUR leadership qualities of a ministry marked by wise stewardship.

Continuing our series, this message gives a third characteristic of biblical giving. Namely, "biblical giving involves long-term commitments." Specifically, in verses 10-15 we will see four long-term commitments of giving that follows this biblical model.

A careful examination of Romans 15:13, this message helps us lay hold of God as the source, object and power of our hope.

Paul gives two characteristics of giving that is truly Christ-centered.