Section 2 – Malachi 4:2–3

“But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. And you shall tread down the wicked…”

Reflection Questions:

1. What is the “Sun of Righteousness”? How does this image contrast with the fire of judgment in verse 1?
   • Cross-Ref: Luke 1:78 – “…the sunrise shall visit us from on high.”
   • John 8:12 – “I am the light of the world.”
2. What does it mean to fear the Lord’s name? How is that different from simply believing in Him?
   • Proverbs 9:10 – “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”
3. What is the significance of “healing in its wings”? What kind of healing does this suggest—physical, spiritual, emotional?
4. What might it look like in your life to leap like a calf released from a stall? Is that how you view God’s redemption?
5. How should the hope of healing and joy motivate your faithfulness today?

Application:

• Am I living with the joy and freedom of someone who’s been redeemed?
• Where do I need to experience God’s healing light today?