Tithes is 10% of all your earnings. All the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD’S: it is holy unto the LORD. Bring all the tithes into My storehouse, and prove me now herewith, says the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. Lev 27:30; Mal 3:10; Heb 7:8
The Firstfruit of your harvest or increase is the Lord’s. “The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring into the house of the LORD thy God. Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. If the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy.” Exo 23:19; Pro 3:9-10; Rom 11:16
God says, By myself have I sworn, because thou hast done this thing, and has not withheld thine only son: in blessing I will bless thee, in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; In thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. Gen 22:16-18; Gen 8:20-22
Worship Offering is your Freewill offerings given towards The Lord’s work in proportion to the blessing of God to You. “You shall bring freewill offering of your hand, which you shall give unto the LORD your God, according as the LORD your God hath blessed thee: Every man shall bring give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee… Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him. Mal 3:8; Deut 16:10,17; 1Cor 16:2
Vows move God to act on your behalf. Hannah vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me and give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life (1Sam 1:11). “Israel vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand, then I will utterly destroy their cities. And the LORD hearkened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities.” Num 21:1-3
Welfare Offering is given to meet the needs of the poor, sick, needy and downtrodden people. “And all that believed…sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need… Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.” Acts 2:44-45; 4:34-35
Mission Offerings are given for World Evangelization and Restoration. And the returns are great. “It is written, He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever. He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.” 2Cor 9:6-11; John 4:36-37
This is a Special Offering given to God’s Servants for the great work they do and attracts great blessings from God. The Ministers who labor in preaching and teaching are worthy of double honor (1Tim 5:17). And God rewards all who give to His Ministers sacrificial gifts and fragrant offerings that are acceptable and pleasing to God wonderful blessings and supplies every need of theirs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:15-19; Matt 10:40-42; Gal 6:6-7; 1Cor 9:11-14; Rom 15:27