Throughout Scripture, sacrifice is presented as a powerful expression of faith, obedience, honor, and total surrender to God.
Abel demonstrated this principle when he offered God a sacrifice by faith, and God accepted his offering (Hebrews 11:4). His life teaches us that genuine sacrifice begins with a heart that recognizes God as the source and owner of everything we possess.
The ultimate example of sacrifice is Jesus Christ, who willingly gave Himself for the redemption of humanity. His sacrifice on the cross demonstrates the greatest expression of divine love and selflessness. Scripture says in 2 Corinthians 8:9 that although Christ was rich, He became poor for our sake, so that through Him we might become rich.
This understanding is reinforced by Deuteronomy 8:18, which says, “But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth.”
This reveals that wealth and increase ultimately come from God, while human beings are entrusted with the ability and responsibility to create, steward, and multiply resources.
Be rich in Spiritual things. Psalm 126:1-6
Rev. Dr. Kwadwo Bempah in his teachings during one of the first services, stated:
In God, we don’t graduate, we only make great progress.
- The altar of sacrifice is the altar of supernatural increase and sudden breakthrough.
- Sacrifice moves Heaven to touch the earth with favour.
- Sacrifice releases the greatest Kingdom of God ~ 2 Kings 3:26-27
- Sacrifice is the covenant key to the multiplication of blessings ~ John 12:24
- Sacrifice brings the bellever into a covenant relationship with the Lord ~ Psalm 50:5
- DEUTERONOMY 8:18-19
WHAT IS SACRIFICE?
It is a the Hebrew word Zeback
a)To slaughter an animal or kill an animal as an act of worship to a deity.
b) To surrender a possession dear to you to God for the promotion of the Gospel and a release of covenant wealth ~ Genesis 8:22
- GIVING IS A SPIRITUAL TRANSACTION FOR EARTHLY ABUNDANCE
When Do We Sacrifice?
- Anytime God makes a demand ~ Genesis 22:1-2
- Anytime you need a breakthrough of any kind ~ 1 Kings 17: 10 -16
What Do We Sacrifice?
- Whatever God asks for ~ Genesis 22:1-2
- Something precious, worthy, respectful and costly ~ 2 Samuel 24:24, Psalm 126:6
How Do We Sacrifice?
- In faith ~ Hebrews 11:4
- In love ~ John 3:17
- In Cheerfulness ~ 2 Corinthians 9:7
The Blessings Of Sacrifice
- Generational blessing[Abraham] ~ Genesis 22:15-18
- Wisdom and abundance of riches ~ 1 Kings 3:3-5, 12-19
- Supernatural turnaround with sustained provisions ~ Psalm 126:4-6, 1 Kings 17:10-16
- Healing and longevity ~ Genesis 25:7-11, Psalm 41:1-3
- Breaking of curses and restoration of blessing ~ Genesis 8:20-22, Genesis 9:1-2
