Title: Warnings/words through Malachi 1:1-14
Contents
Subject: Warnings through Malachi
Text: Mal 1:1-14
Introduction: The meaning of the name "Malachi" is "the angel of the Lord." That
was one of God's prophets in the time when the Persian governor ruled (1:8)
He prophesied, especially the priests and the people, and the coming of the Messiah.
He prophesied the death of God, the corruption of the priests, the mixed marriage with the Gentiles, and the eleventh.
Zhao (十一條)'s negligence was warned.
1. Rebuking Non Gratitude 1-5
In verse 1, it says, "The LORD...is a warning", but the word warning here means disaster.
災殃 (災殃) or threatening (威脅) with tribulation
All. As much as God loved Israel, they felt
That there should be all religious acts that serve God by private acts
All. Therefore he was far from the certainty of the fact that God loved them.
I'm pleading The love that God loved them was above all else.
You have chosen (選擇). In other words, he loved Jacob and
(Genesis 25:23, Romans 9:10-17). Although he is Esau's younger brother, he
you gave it up This is God's unconditional gift, so we should be thankful
He is in a situation where he should go, but he rebukes him for not being thankful. but my heart is far away
He has a form of godliness, but denies the power of godliness (Matthew 15:8-, 2 Timothy 3:
5-). That is, the priests were not allowed to sacrifice livestock with blemishes.
They were offering Tedo (Deuteronomy 15:21, 17:1), and unclean bread (sacrificing) was offered.
It is a sin of ungodliness to regard the table of the Lord (altar) as nothing.
How will you respond if you ask for God's mercy while despising God
Is there any answer? Edom was proud and did not believe in God,
Confident in strength, but God overthrew it, and the desolation
He pointed out that he cannot recover on his own.
2. Rebuke ungodliness 6-10
Here it is mainly a rebuke addressed to the priests, who refers to God as the Father.
They call them 'Lord' and say 'Lord' with their mouths, but there is no reverence in the heart.
All. They come to offer such offerings as if they honor God only with their lips.
To prevent this from happening, they say, "I wish there was someone among you who could close the door of the temple."
it is do
It is the fact that such sacrifices of ungodliness are not accepted and cannot be enjoyed.
All.
3. Rebuking Unbelief 11-14
God is the God of all nations and peoples in the world, worshiping the Israelites.
Even if you do not receive it, you will be worshiped and exalted by the Gentiles of all the earth.
that the time will come
However, even among the chosen people, those who became priests profaned the name of God,
They are bothered by the worship service, and they despise God,
In spite of having done something, it is intentionally flawed by saving the whole thing because of indemnity.
He gave what he had, so he rebuked this unbelief. I'd rather be poor
If I am not perfect, I will have sympathy and understanding, but this is only to the end.
It's intentional, so it's just more heinous. Worship or service to God
If it flows through the ritual and becomes a duty or a habit, it will eventually lead to illness
it becomes a bad thing Even the Lord rejects the sacrifice of hypocrisy
said He warned that such people would rather be cursed.
Conclusion: All acts of faith in God are moved by that love and
You must enjoy the boat and serve with pleasure. God is fire
He especially rebuked gratitude, ungodliness, and unbelief.