Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Malachi

We are just about to finish studying the Minor Prophets. We began reviewing Malachi on July 22nd. Please read through Malachi 2:9 before Wednesday August 5th. We discussed the major theme of the book according to 1:2-5. That passage states that the prophet is calling the oepole to rebuild themselves and their society, with the assurance that God will support their actions and will not frustrate their work. God loves them and gives them the ability to rebuild their own world, with his blessings!
Outline
1:1-5
Undeniable Love:
God’s Love for Israel
1:6-14
Unacceptable Sacrifices:
Corrupt Offerings by Corrupt Priests
2:1-9
Unkept Obligations:
Priests neglect the Covenant
2:10-16
Untrue Husbands:
Rebuke for Idolatry and Divorce
2:17-3:6
Unexpected Judgment:
The Coming of the Lord
3:7-12
Unmeasured Blessing:
God’s Promise if Tithes are Forthcoming
3:13-4:3
Unwarranted Assertion:
Sure Meting Out of Justice
4:4-6
Unforgettable Farewell:
An Admonition, a Promise, a Threat