Malachi - Part 1 - Chapter 1

Malachi 1:1-5 God’s Burden | God’s Love Introduction: What must we do with the revealed Word of God? Where does Malachi fit in Jewish history? What is the role of prophets? What is the unique writing style of this book? What are some questions covered in Malachi? God’s Burden: What is the burden of the Lord? How is it communicated? (1) God’s Love: Why do Israelites question God’s love? How does God prove His love? Did God really ‘hate’ Esau? Was Esau’s future in jeopardy even before he was born? How did Esau confirm the prophesy in his life? (2-5) Your Reflection: Do you know the burden of the Lord for your Life|Church|Nation? Have you questioned God’s love? What do we learn about God’s character from this passage?