Introduction: - The remarkable power of words. - God says: ‘Stop grumbling, and trust me!’ 1. What Are You Talking About? (2:17) - Is God now on the side of…
Introduction: 1. God Rebukes the Priests (v1-9). 2. Malachi Rebukes the Nation (v10-16a). 3. In Summary … (v16b). Conclusion: - Breaking faith is a miserable business, and God hates it.…
Introduction: - Worship ceases to be worship when it’s done without love. 1. God’s Name is Being Dishonoured (v6). 2. God’s Table is Being Defiled (v7-9). 3. God is Displeased…
Introduction: - Does God really love me? 1. Malachi’s Burden (v1). 2. An Oracle of Love (v2a). 3. ‘Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?’ (v2b-3) 4. Compare the Pair (v4-5). Conclusion:…
Introduction: 1. Our God is a Very Great God ... (v1-2). 2. Very Great Mercy, Very Great Miracle (v3-5). - The new birth into a living hope; - The resurrection…
Introduction: - The case of Moira Deeming. 1. Wisdom’s Call (v1-11). 2. Wisdom’s Character (v12-21). 3. Wisdom’s Creativity (v22-31). 4. Wisdom’s Covenant (v32-36). Conclusion: Despite the effects of sin, it…
Introduction: - Don’t neglect the ‘small things’ in the Christian life – they’re just as important to God as the ‘big things’. 1. Don’t Grow Weary in Prayer (v1-5). 2.…
Introduction: When it comes to the signs of the End Times: - Heed the warnings but don’t be hasty. - Prepare for Christ’s return without being obsessed by it. 1.…
Introduction: - What is your only comfort in life and in death? 1. The God Who Cares (v1-2) 2. Encouraging Words for Troubled Christians (v3-12) a. Thank You, Lord! (v3-4)…