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Reflections on Malachi: Faith, Responsibility, and Divine Justice

Dive into Malachi's dialogue with the Lord, exploring themes of faith, responsibility, and divine justice. Learn about God's chosen people, the consequences of disobedience, and the call to return to His ordinances. Reflect on the importance of honoring God in all aspects of life.

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Reflections on Malachi: Faith, Responsibility, and Divine Justice

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  1. The “Wherein’s” Of Malachi

  2. Ye say … “Wherein hast thou loved us?” Malachi 1:2 The Lord’s Answer: • I chose Jacob (descendants) over Esau. 1:2-4; cf. Genesis 25:23 NOTE: God restored Israel, but refused to restore Edom. Jeremiah 49:7-22 cf. John 3:16; Ephesians 1:3-9; Romans 9:8-13

  3. Ye say … “Wherein have we despised thy name?” Malachi 1:6 Ye say … “Wherein have we polluted thee?” Malachi 1:7 The Lord’s Answer: • Ye offer polluted bread; in weariness. 1:7,13 • Faithless priests rebuked. cf. Deuteronomy 15:21 • Gentiles would give honor and great sacrifices. 1:11 • Curse pronounced. 2:1-9 • Responsibilities: Keep the covenant. Teach the law. Observe sacrifices. cf. Elders, preachers, etc.

  4. Ye say, “Wherefore?” (Why is God displeased with us?) Malachi 2:10-16 The Lord’s Answer: • Ye divorced your wives and “married the daughter of a foreign god.” … Genesis 2:18; Matthew 19:1-9; Matthew 14:1; Mark 6:16-18

  5. Ye say … “Wherein have we wearied him?” Malachi 2:17 The Lord’s Answer: • Ye say evil is good, skeptics. 2:17; cf. Isaiah 5:20 • God is just. 3:5; Ephesians 4:17-24 Ephesians 5:11-14

  6. Ye say… “Wherein shall we return?” Malachi 3:7 The Lord’s Answer: • You have not kept mine ordinances. cf. Nehemiah 13; cf. 2 John 9

  7. Ye say… “Wherein have we robbed thee?” Malachi 3:8 The Lord’s Answer: • In tithes and offerings. 3:8; cf. Leviticus 27:30-33; 1 Corinthians 16:1-3; 2 Corinthians 8-9

  8. Ye say… “What have we spoken against thee?” Malachi 3:13 The Lord’s Answer: • Ye say: 3:14 NOTE: 1:7, 12,13; 2:17 • It is vain to serve God. • What profit is it that we have kept his charge? • We have walked mournfully … • They tempt God, and escape. Distinction, makes a difference. 3:16 cf. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 1 Corinthians 15:58

  9. Conclusion: • Remember the law of Moses. – 4:4cf. Deuteronomy 4:1-9 • Elijah will come. Matthew 11:14; Mark 9:11-13; Luke 1:17

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