Malachi Video Bible Study by David E. Pratte

In What Way Have You Loved Us? ====================== When God affirmed His love for the people of Judah, they showed lack of respect for God by questioning His love. He reminded them that He had chosen Israel to be His special nation rather than the Edomites who descended from Esau. Did God's love for Israel prove Calvinistic unconditional predestination of each individual to eternal salvation or damnation? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

If I Am a Master Where Is My Reverence? ========================== God deserved honor but the people despised Him by offering sacrifices that were lame, sick, or stolen. Would a governor, father, or master accept such gifts favorably? Instead of obtaining God’s blessing, such gifts brought God’s curse. What lessons should we learn about our worship to God? Do we believe that how we worship does not matter or do we give God our best? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

You have caused many to stumble at the law ============================= God’s covenant required priests to fear God, teach the law, and practice justice. But He accused the priests that they had departed from the way, caused others to stumble, shown partiality, and corrupted the covenant. He warned them that disobeying His command would cause them to be cursed. How well are we fulfilling our covenant responsibilities? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Marriage a Divine Institution: One Man for One Woman for Life ========================================= Marriage is a covenant relationship ordained by God at creation: one man and one woman joined in marriage for life. Families that respect God's plan for the home are a blessing to the husband, the wife, and the children. God seeks godly offspring and hates divorce, All perversions of marriage constitute treachery against God's institution and against the other family members. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The Messenger Who Would Prepare the Way ============================= The people accused God of injustice. God responded by predicting He would send His messenger (John the Baptist) to prepare the way for the Messenger of the covenant. He will demand repentance, purify the people, and witness against sorcerers, adulterers, perjurers, and other evils. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Robbing God in Tithes and Offerings ======================== The people were cursed because they failed to give the offerings that the law required. If they brought the tithes, He would bless them richly. How does the New Testament require us to finance church work? Does God require giving a tenth (tithe) today? In what ways might we be guilty of robbing God? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

A Book of Remembrance Was Written before Him ================================ Some people claimed that serving God was vain because it did not give physical benefits in this life that they expected. God said those who truly feared Him would be written in His book of remembrance. They would be His jewels, and He would distinguish them from the wicked. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

I Will Send You Elijah the Prophet ====================== When people claimed that service to God was vain, He replied that He would distinguish the righteous from the wicked. The wicked would be destroyed but those who feared God would be blessed. So the people should obey His law. Then God promised to send Elijah the prophet to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and vice versa. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture