Questions and Answers
Who will prepare the way before the Lord (Mal 3:1)?
Where will the Lord come suddenly (Mal 3:1)?
Who were they desiring to come who will come (Mal 3:1)?
What will the messenger of the covenant be like when he comes (Mal 3:2)?
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Who will the messenger of the covenant refine like silver (Mal 3:3)?
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What will the Levites do after the Lord has purified them (Mal 3:3)?
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Whose offerings will be acceptable to the Lord as in days gone by (Mal 3:4)?
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The Lord says he will testify against all of the following reasons EXCEPT (Mal 3:5)
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The Lord says he will testify against all of the following reasons EXCEPT (Mal 3:5)
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The Lord says he will come in judgment against those who do not _____ (Mal 3:5)
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On what basis does the Lord say the descendants of Jacob are not destroyed (Mal 3:6)?
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What did the Lord say their forefathers did (Mal 3:7)?
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What does the Lord call on them to do even though their fathers had not kept his decrees (Mal 3:7)?
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In returning to the Lord what accusation does the Lord make against them (Mal 3:8)?
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How had they robbed God (Mal 3:8)?
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Where were they to bring their whole tithe (Mal 3:10)?
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Why did God want them to bring their tithes into the storehouse (Mal 3:10)?
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What did God promise to do if they brought in their whole tithe into the storehouse (Mal 3:10)?
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Study Notes
Malachi Chapter 3 Summary
- The Lord proclaims the coming of His messenger who will prepare the way.
- The Lord will arrive suddenly in His temple, signifying His presence among His people.
- The messenger of the covenant is the one whom the people desire to see.
Characteristics of the Messenger
- When the messenger arrives, he will be like a refiner's fire, symbolizing purification and judgment.
- The messenger will refine the Levites, ensuring they are purified for their priestly duties.
Purification and Offerings
- Once purified, the Levites will offer sacrifices to the Lord in righteousness.
- Acceptable offerings will be made by the people of Judah and Jerusalem, restoring covenant faithfulness.
Judgment Pronouncements
- The Lord will testify against sorcerers, adulterers, perjurers, and those who oppress the widows and the fatherless.
- The Lord asserts that He will not bring judgment against priests who have defiled His altar.
Divine Assurance
- The reason the descendants of Jacob are not consumed is that the Lord does not change, reflecting His steadfast nature.
- The Lord calls out the past transgressions of their forefathers for turning away from His decrees.
Call to Repentance
- Despite past failures, the Lord invites His people to return to Him, indicating the possibility of restoration.
- The Lord accuses the people of robbing Him, particularly through neglecting their tithes and offerings.
Tithing Instructions
- God's command is for the people to bring their whole tithe into the storehouse to ensure food in His house.
- A promise accompanies this command: if they comply, God will open the floodgates of heaven and bless them abundantly.
Divine Protection and Blessing
- God pledges to protect the people’s crops from pests if they are obedient in their tithing.
- The overall message emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and commitment to God through rightful worship and provision.
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