Were the Old Testament tithing commands in Malachi, Leviticus and Exodus given to Israel or to Christians?
The Old Testament tithing commands in Malachi, Leviticus, and Exodus were stipulated to the nation of Israel, not to Christians. Malachi 1:1 specifically says the Lord's word came to the nation of Israel. They were therefore given to Israel under that covenant context, not directed to the New Testament believer.
Les explains that the Old Testament passages he wanted to revisit—Malachi, Leviticus, and Exodus—were all stipulated to the nation of Israel. He asks people to read Malachi 1:1, where the Lord says to the nation of Israel. By contrast, for a believer, giving is to be as God has prospered, done joyfully, and directed to a place where the Word is honored and the Gospel is proclaimed. God gives the unction, direction, and shows how much to give and where.
The burden of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi.