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In our study of Malachi 3 let’s focus on things we should appropriate. No matter what we’ve done to others to hurt or take advantage of them, or to God to dishonor Him, He extends an invitation in verse 7, “Ever since the time of your forefathers you have ...

In our last visit we considered some things in Malachi 3 we should appreciate.  Now let’s focus on things in this chapter we should avoid. Malachi lumps some of these together in verse 5: “I will come near to you for judgment.  I will be quick to testify a...

Let’s continue our study of the prophetic book of Malachi. We’ve used the study approach I call “4S”: spread, sort, structure and summarize.  We came up with four points under which we can organize the information we discover: Things to appreciate, avoid, ...

In our study of Malachi 2 in recent days, we’ve considered what we should appreciate, avoid and appropriate.  Now let’s look at what we can anticipate. Most of the chapter is a warning, challenging the priests and the people to repent and return to their c...

We’ve been considering some things Malachi encourages us to appropriate and make a part of our lives based on chapter 2 of his prophecy. In the midst of his indictment of those who have divorced the wives of their youth and then married women of other reli...

In our last visit we considered what Malachi 2:5-7 says about God’s expectations of spiritual leaders, things we should appropriate by faith and obedience.  Let’s look again at verse 6, “True instruction was in his mouth and nothing false was found on his ...

As we study Malachi 2 let’s now turn to things we should appropriate. We’ve looked at things we should appreciate and things we should avoid.  By “appropriate” I mean, as Webster’s dictionary puts it, “To take for one’s own or exclusive use.”  In the midst...

We’ve been dealing with some heavy issues in our study of Malachi 2 by looking at things we should avoid. In our last visit we focused on the issue of divorce, breaking faith with the wife of our youth, or breaking the marriage covenant.  I won’t get into ...

In our last visit we looked at things to avoid based on Malachi 2.  I’d like to camp on one item a little longer. Malachi confronts the people with a probing question in verse10, “Why do we profane the covenant of our fathers by breaking faith with one ano...

In our study today of Malachi 2 we will see a whole list of things we should avoid in our lives. Though the prophet was primarily addressing the priests, what they as leaders were guilty of was creeping into the lifestyle of the people.  The priests refuse...

For our study today let’s turn to Malachi chapter 2.  We will use the same 4 points to organize what the prophet presents in this chapter.  Let’s focus on what we should appreciate? The priests were God’s primary focus in what the prophet presented.  If th...

In our study of Malachi chapter 1 we discovered what we should appreciate in our relationship with God, what we should avoid, and what we should appropriate.  Now let’s consider what we should anticipate. There are both positives and negatives to consider....

In our study of Malachi chapter 1 we’ve discovered what we should appreciate and what we should avoid in our relationship with God.  Now let’s consider what we should appropriate. In verse 6 it is clearly implied that since a son honors his father and a se...

We’ve been studying Malachi 1, considering truths about our God for which we should be appreciative.  Now let’s look at the same chapter and take note of things we should avoid. In verse 2, in response to the declaration from God, “I have loved you,” they ...

As you look further into Malachi chapter 1 you’ll find God described as a father and a master. As a loving Father God provided for them and protected them over the years.  Not because they were faithful, but in spite of their unfaithfulness.  He was also a...

Almost anyone reading the opening verses of Malachi would raise a question about God loving Jacob and hating Esau.  When you read about these two brothers in Genesis there is no mention of God hating Esau.  The description of Isaac’s blessing for Esau is t...

As we continue to study the book of Malachi, let’s review what we’ve found using the “4S” (or steps) study approach: spread, sort, structure and summarize. I suggested a title: How to experience God’s love, blessing and freedom.  Under this title I develop...

In our last visit I introduced you to the book of Malachi, the last book in the Old Testament. The prophet Malachi’s name means “my messenger.”  What a message he delivered to close the Old Testament!  He probably prophesied during the time between when Ne...

Living in the United States we still can enjoy freedom.  We’re free to worship God, work for Him, and walk with Him.  We also can choose to do our own thing, so long as it doesn’t infringe on the freedom of others.  Freedom, however, has its challenges.  T...

As we conclude our study of 1st Peter 5 let’s focus on the important third point in our outline: Fellowship. We noted in our study how Peter mentions how those he was writing knew that their brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of suf...

In our last visit we focused our attention on Leadership in the church, based on 1st Peter 5.  Now let’s apply what Peter says abut Followership in the church. The first thing to remember is that if you have trusted in Jesus Christ you are a member of “God...

In recent visits we’ve been doing an inductive Bible study of 1st Peter 5.  We noted what Peter said and organized our thoughts under three points, Leadership, Followership and Fellowship. By doing this we began the process of interpreting what Peter was s...

As we continue our inductive Bible study of 1st Peter 5 we find in verses 10-11 that “the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadf...

In doing an inductive Bible study of 1st Peter 5 we have considered what Peter said and are in the process of determining what he meant.  We’ve found that in both leadership and followership healthy relationships can flourish when all clothe themselves wit...

As we continue our inductive Bible study of 1st Peter 5 let’s look at what Peter says about followership. He makes a transition from leadership to followership in verse 5, “Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older.”  He continues, “A...