Guarding the Covenant in Our RelationshipsMalachi 2:10-16 As the people of God, we are called to holiness in all areas of life, but one area that God particularly highlights is marriage. In Malachi’s time, God confronted His people because they had broken their covenant with Him, not only by worshiping idols but also by marrying…
Scripture: “But you have turned aside from the way; you have caused many to stumble by your instruction.” — Malachi 2:8 In this passage, God confronts the priests of Malachi’s day for turning aside from His ways. They were leading the people astray through their own failure to walk in righteousness. Instead of standing firm…
Scripture: “My covenant with him was designed to bring life and peace. I gave its statutes to him to fill him with awe, and he indeed revered me and stood in awe before me.” — Malachi 2:5 In Malachi 2:5, we see God’s covenant with Levi, a promise that brings life, peace, and reverence. This…
Scripture: — Malachi 2:3-4 “Cursed be the man who dies but the evil done by him survives.” In Malachi 2:3-4, we see a sobering warning from God. The priests of Israel had dishonored Him by bringing their worst offerings—their last, least, and leftovers—to Him. God, in His holiness, cannot tolerate such disrespect. The graphic image…
In Malachi 2:1-2, God delivers a serious command to the priests of Israel. He tells them, “Listen… and honor my name,” a charge that reaches far beyond just hearing words. To listen in the context of God’s Word is more than simply receiving sound; it’s about actively taking His message to heart and aligning your…
We earn the right to be heard by learning to be a Naive Listener.
Beginning on Sunday, January 10th, Lake Wildwood Baptist Church will kick off a series called “Small Things Big Difference.”