Malachi 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in my house, and prove me now herewith, saith 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.
Merriam Webster Dictionary. The: definite article Meaning: [1] It is used as a function word to indicate that a following noun or noun equivalent is definite or has been previously specified by context or by circumstance. For example: Put the cat out, This gospel of the kingdom, Preach the word, [2] It is used as a function word to indicate that a following noun or noun equivalent is a unique or a particular member of its class.
For example: The dragon was wrought with the woman. Which keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. There is a lot of confusion, and a whole lot of noise as it pertains to where you should return your tithes and offerings, and even though some may take it for granted that returning to your local church is a no- brainer, there are several questions that need to be clarified on the issue, so that folks might be aligned with God’s will.
For instance, when it says in our first passage that the tithe should be returned to “The storehouse”, does it mean any local church, or any congregation from any denomination? For instance, is your local Baptist church where you attend church regularly, each week, “The storehouse” that the Bible is referring to?
Malachi 3:11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts. 12 And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the Lord of hosts.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!