A Matter of Worship
A Matter of Worship
Malachi 1:6-14
The Book of Malachi was God’s word to His people in 3 areas:
Privilege as God’s People - They are a Loved People
Pollution Because of Sin -Sin had Destroyed their worship
Promise as a Chosen Nation -You have a future
What the Priests Were Doing
“LORD of Hosts” had special meaning
LORD (Capitals) is the English word for Yahweh, which is the personal name of God that Israel used in total reverence for God
Used in relation to God’s Sovereignty over all powers in the universe. That included the armies (angels) of God that protected them from their enemies.
How did they despise His name?
By offering Polluted animal sacrifices to God. God had a standard that He expected His people to keep but they chose their own way of doing things.
Proper worship begins with sin issues being dealt with.
Attitude Issues
Half Hearted Service: Their ministry became burdensome
Arrogance: “they sniffed at their service before the Lord.” This work is too low for us. Let other people do it.
Carelessness: Anything for God is good enough
Accountability: They expected others to serve them
Matthew 20:26-28
Matthew 23:11
Ephesians 4:12
James 3:1
Followers of Christ’s Responsibilities According to Scripture
- -1 Cor 9:7-14
- -1 Tess 5:12-13
- -Heb 13:7
- -Heb 13:7
- -Heb 13:18
- -John 3:11