Peter writes, “As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” Over the past four weeks we have been taking a journey through the Book of Malachi. We have learned that the people of God felt abandoned. They felt like God had forgotten about them and wondered if his presence wou...

There’s no doubt. It assuredly looks foolish from the world’s point of view. It doesn’t seem to accomplish anything. It’s a senseless. It’s futile. Even the bible teaches us that it doesn’t change how God looks at us. We’re still chronically messed up, constantly tripping over ourselves. Moreover, it doesn’t change anything about God. He’s still "merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulnes” (Ex. 34:6). So what’s the deal with worship? Who cares, reall...