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WHAT IS MALACHI ALL ABOUT?
SEP 26
Malachi 1-2
Memorise Malachi 1:11 "I have loved you, saith the Lord"
WHAT IS MALACHI ALL ABOUT?
Like Haggai and Zechariah, Malachi was a prophet whose ministry was to the people who had returned from the exile, but his ministry probably came much later in the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. Whilst their message encouraged the people to be diligent in the building of the temple, Malachi’s message was a rebuke to them for forsaking the offerings of the temple, and in turn, their relationship with God.
The message of Malachi begins with a simple declaration from the Lord, "I have loved you" (Malachi 1:2). With that direct statement, He reveals the sinful selfish hearts of the people, who despite all that God had done for them, still refused to run to Him and reciprocate that love. Instead they doubted God’s faithfulness, and said "wherein hast thou loved us?" God then affirms his love to them, by reminding them of His love for Jacob and preservation of them, and also the judgments upon their enemies Edom. Despite this love for them, the people yet despised the name of the Lord. Their problem was in their worship of the Lord, for they were bringing the blind, lame and sick animals to God for their offerings. In so doing they showed contempt to the worship of God. This was indeed a grave insult to God, for whilst they were supposed to have given their best to the Lord, they were giving their left-overs, their own rejects, and thought that it would be enough for God. Therefore, to them the Lord declared "but cursed be the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a corrupt (blemished) thing: for I am a great King, saith the LORD of hosts, and my name is dreadful among the heathen." (Malachi 1:14). Therefore, the prophecy comes to them to rebuke them for the many ways in which they had shown a grave disrespect and lack of regard for the Lord, and of the judgments that would come their way. Chapter 2 describes the various other ways in which they had turned away from God, showing contempt for His covenant with them and disobeying the law. They blatantly denied any of the wrongdoings, feigning innocence for their crimes. Therefore, they would be judged.
Dear teen, are there areas in your life where you have not showed respect unto the Lord, and instead impudently denied any sin or wrongdoing? May we heed the warnings of the book of Malachi.
Thought: Have I honoured the Lord as my Father? (Malachi 1:6)
Prayer: O Lord, help me to always give You the best in my life.
Posted in Teens RPG
Malachi 1-2
Memorise Malachi 1:11 "I have loved you, saith the Lord"
WHAT IS MALACHI ALL ABOUT?
Like Haggai and Zechariah, Malachi was a prophet whose ministry was to the people who had returned from the exile, but his ministry probably came much later in the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. Whilst their message encouraged the people to be diligent in the building of the temple, Malachi’s message was a rebuke to them for forsaking the offerings of the temple, and in turn, their relationship with God.
The message of Malachi begins with a simple declaration from the Lord, "I have loved you" (Malachi 1:2). With that direct statement, He reveals the sinful selfish hearts of the people, who despite all that God had done for them, still refused to run to Him and reciprocate that love. Instead they doubted God’s faithfulness, and said "wherein hast thou loved us?" God then affirms his love to them, by reminding them of His love for Jacob and preservation of them, and also the judgments upon their enemies Edom. Despite this love for them, the people yet despised the name of the Lord. Their problem was in their worship of the Lord, for they were bringing the blind, lame and sick animals to God for their offerings. In so doing they showed contempt to the worship of God. This was indeed a grave insult to God, for whilst they were supposed to have given their best to the Lord, they were giving their left-overs, their own rejects, and thought that it would be enough for God. Therefore, to them the Lord declared "but cursed be the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a corrupt (blemished) thing: for I am a great King, saith the LORD of hosts, and my name is dreadful among the heathen." (Malachi 1:14). Therefore, the prophecy comes to them to rebuke them for the many ways in which they had shown a grave disrespect and lack of regard for the Lord, and of the judgments that would come their way. Chapter 2 describes the various other ways in which they had turned away from God, showing contempt for His covenant with them and disobeying the law. They blatantly denied any of the wrongdoings, feigning innocence for their crimes. Therefore, they would be judged.
Dear teen, are there areas in your life where you have not showed respect unto the Lord, and instead impudently denied any sin or wrongdoing? May we heed the warnings of the book of Malachi.
Thought: Have I honoured the Lord as my Father? (Malachi 1:6)
Prayer: O Lord, help me to always give You the best in my life.
Posted in Teens RPG