Introduction: - How long can I wait for God to keep his promises? 1. Sarai's Folly (and Abram’s Acquiescence) (v1-6). 2. Hagar’s Hardship (v7-14). 3. Ishmael’s Birth (v15-16). Conclusion: -…
Introduction: - The nature of saving faith. - How can I be sure that God will keep his promises? 1. A Word of Great Comfort (v1-3). 2. God’s Promise of…
Introduction: - Abram’s failure in Egypt. 1. Abram’s Return Journey (13:1-4). 2. A Quarrel to be Settled (13:5-13). 3. God’s Promise Renewed (13:14-18). Mid-Point Review - Earthly riches lead to…
Introduction: - Leave your simple ways and you will live – go straight on ahead in the way of understanding. 1. Wisdom’s House (v1-6) - Lady Wisdom is at home…
Introduction: - Nothing is hidden from the eyes of the LORD. 1. A Hard Word from the Religious Against God (3:13-15). 2. Encouragement for the Righteous (3:16-18). 3. The Day…
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…