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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...

In our last visit we began doing an inductive Bible study of 1st Peter 5. After reading the chapter I summarized what the chapter said.  Reflecting further I came up with an outline that would help me remember what was said in the chapter.  The three point...

As we continue our study of 1st Peter let’s look at chapter 5.  I would like to use the Inductive Bible Study method. Whenever you attempt to study the Bible you should realize that the first step in this method is to observe what is being said in the text...

Before we go on to study 1st Peter 5, let’s reflect further on the last few verses of chapter 4.  “It is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?  And...

If you as a Christian are suffering is it ok to ask “Why?”  1st Peter 4:12-19 suggests the answer is a qualified “No!” As Christians we should not think it strange when we experience suffering.  In fact, our response should be to rejoice for the privilege ...

I don’t want to be redundant, but Peter mentions suffering for Christ in every chapter of 1st Peter.  Again, in Chapter 4, after discussing how to share your faith experience with others he emphasizes a number of times that opposition is almost always a pa...

There are many things we can do to help meet the needs of others around us. 1st Peter 4:7-11 lists things all of us can do: commit to having a servant heart, pray, love, offer hospitality and look for ways to serve others.  Peter says, “Each one should use...

In our last visit we considered some simple life changing things all of us can do to help others.  We have no time to procrastinate.  With clear minds let’s commit to pray for individuals God brings into our lives. He sometimes does this through their nega...

If you feel like we’re living in the last days you are right.  1st Peter 4:7 says, “The end of all things is near.”  And this was written almost two millennia ago. Jesus said in John 9:4, “As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me.  Nigh...

Suffering was a significant part of Jesus Christ’s 33 year journey on earth.  As believers, therefore, it should not surprise us to read in 1st Peter 2:21, “To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should f...