RETURN TO ME (5 OF 9)
by Scott Maze
Scripture: Malachi 2:17, Malachi 3:1-5
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Return to Me (5 of 9)
Series: Majoring in the Minors
Scott Maze
Malachi 2:17-3:5
I invite you to find the book of Malachi with me if you will [page 954 in your pew Bibles].
Today’s Scripture
You have wearied the LORD with your words. But you say, ‘‘How have we wearied him?’’ By saying, ‘‘Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delights in them.’’ Or by asking, ‘‘Where is the God of justice?’’
3:1 ’’Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. 2 But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap. 3 He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, and they will bring offerings in righteousness to the LORD. 4 Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the LORD as in the days of old and as in former years.
5 ’’Then I will draw near to you for judgment. I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those who oppress the hired worker in his wages, the widow and the fatherless, against those who thrust aside the sojourner, and do not fear me, says the LORD of hosts (Malachi 2:17-3:5).
The people were clearly disillusioned and God was taking the blame.
1. Dealing with Disillusionment
‘‘You have wearied the LORD with your words. But you say, ‘How have we wearied him?’ By saying, ‘Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delights in them.’ Or by asking, ‘Where is the God of justice’’’ (Malachi 2:17)? The Bible says God is wearied about the complaints of the people. How would you describe our day? We are disillusioned and we are disappointed.
1.1 Reasons to Question God
School ...
Series: Majoring in the Minors
Scott Maze
Malachi 2:17-3:5
I invite you to find the book of Malachi with me if you will [page 954 in your pew Bibles].
Today’s Scripture
You have wearied the LORD with your words. But you say, ‘‘How have we wearied him?’’ By saying, ‘‘Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delights in them.’’ Or by asking, ‘‘Where is the God of justice?’’
3:1 ’’Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. 2 But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap. 3 He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, and they will bring offerings in righteousness to the LORD. 4 Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the LORD as in the days of old and as in former years.
5 ’’Then I will draw near to you for judgment. I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those who oppress the hired worker in his wages, the widow and the fatherless, against those who thrust aside the sojourner, and do not fear me, says the LORD of hosts (Malachi 2:17-3:5).
The people were clearly disillusioned and God was taking the blame.
1. Dealing with Disillusionment
‘‘You have wearied the LORD with your words. But you say, ‘How have we wearied him?’ By saying, ‘Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delights in them.’ Or by asking, ‘Where is the God of justice’’’ (Malachi 2:17)? The Bible says God is wearied about the complaints of the people. How would you describe our day? We are disillusioned and we are disappointed.
1.1 Reasons to Question God
School ...
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