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Spiritual A lignment Malachi 2:17–3.5 Doug Brown audio, pdf, and power point available @ karenvineyard.org. Definition: Alignment - to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position. To change (something/someone) so that it agrees with or matches someone or something
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Spiritual AlignmentMalachi 2:17–3.5Doug Brownaudio, pdf, and power point available @ karenvineyard.org
Definition: Alignment - to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position. To change (something/someone) so that it agrees with or matches someone or something else.
7 Questions in Malachi 1) How have you loved us? Malachi 1:2. 2) How have we shown contempt for your name? Malachi 1:6. 3) How have we defiled you? Malachi 1:7. 4) How have we wearied you? Malachi 2:17. 5) How are we to return? Malachi 3:7. 6) How do we rob you? Malachi 3:8. 7) What have we said against you? Malachi 3:13
“So guard yourself in your spirit . . .” Malachi 2.15“So guard yourself in your spirit . . .” Malachi 2.16
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4.17 • Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. 2 Timothy 1.14
For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.” Luke 2.31-32
v.5 Violating the Covenant • sorcery • adultery • perjury • depriving workers of their wages • oppressing widows and orphans • mistreating aliens • those who do not fear Him
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3.5-6
“I’ll do better . . . .” “I’ll try harder . . . ” “I’ll stop doing . . .”
“When I became a man/woman I put childish ways behind me.” “Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13.11 & 8
Who is this? • Are you ill? • I love you too, whoever you are. • What now? Did you crash the car again? • I don't understand, what you mean? • What have you done now? • ?!? • Don't beat around the bush, just tell me how much you need?
Am I dreaming? • If you don't tell me who this message is actually for, there will be big trouble. • I thought we agreed we would not drink during the day. • Your mother is coming to stay, isn't she?
Repeating Themes of Scripture • “set you hearts to honor my name.” 2.2 • “So guard yourself in your spirit . . .” 2.14 • “When God . . . by His grace . . . was pleased to reveal His son in me . . .” Galatians 1.15-16