A MESSENGER OF THE LORD ALMIGHTY
Passage: Malachi 2:1~9
Keyverse: 7
1. A broken covenant (1-5)
God entered into a covenant with the descendants of Levi (Nu 18:2-7,
25:11-13). The Levites were to serve God as priests and enjoy life and peace.
The Levites, in turn, were supposed to revere and stand in awe of God.
Practically the priests honored God through offering at the temple and teaching
the word of God to their fellow Israelites. In Malachi's time, the priests no
longer honored God's name nor listened to him. God rebuked the priests and
cursed them. He would smear on their faces the dung from their empty religious
festivals.
2. Your teaching has caused many to stumble (6-9)
The priest was also responsible for instructing the people in
God's word. He was like God's messenger to the people. However, not only did
the priests turn from God, the teaching from their lips and their irreverent
lifestyle caused many to stumble. God was angry with them and promised he would
humiliate them before the people.
Prayer: Lord, let the words of my mouth, the meditation of my heart and my actions bring you honor and glory.
One Word: Instruct according to God's word
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