When the word spread, the Israelites brought large quantities of grain, wine, oil, honey, and all kinds of agricultural produce, and tithes of all, in large amounts. II Chronicles 31:5 (The Israel Bible™)
The gifts brought to the Beit Hamikdash (Holy Temple) are examples of biblical commandments that only apply in the Land of Israel. A portion of the crops grown in the land were dedicated to God, to remind us that despite the tremendous human effort involved in their production, our crops are ultimately a gift from God. Additionally, agricultural gifts were presented to the religious leaders of Israel. Since the religious leadership did not have a portion of the land, they were dependent on the rest of the nation for their physical nourishment. In return, their religious contribution elevated the remainder of the nation’s existence in the land. Such is life in the Land of Israel- the physical and spiritual are continuously intertwined.
STEVE & LAURIE MARTIN - LOVE FOR HIS PEOPLE FOUNDERS
My good wife Laurie and I (married 45 years), founded Love For His People Ministry in 2010. This work gives love and support to our friends in Israel and other nations with friendship and humanitarian aid. Through social media, Steve's messages, and our Ahava Adventures trips to Israel, it is a growing, effective organization.
Steve has also authored and published 36 books.
We live in the Charlotte, NC area and have four adult children, spouses, and eight grandkids.
Ahava and shalom with blessings on ye head!