Deuteronomy 12:11 · KJV

"Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD:"

King James Version

Passage Context

⁹For ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the LORD your God giveth you.

¹⁰But when ye go over Jordan, and dwell in the land which the LORD your God giveth you to inherit, and when he giveth you rest from all your enemies round about, so that ye dwell in safety;

¹¹Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD:

¹²And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maidservants, and the Levite that is within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you.

¹³Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest:

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Reflection Questions

How do you recognize God's presence in your life?

What does it mean for you to bring your offerings to God?

When have you felt a strong connection to a place of worship?

Life Application

worship

Find ways to dedicate specific times and places for worship in your life, honoring God with your offerings.

community

Engage with your church community and participate in collective worship and service.

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