As Christians, there are two types of people we become when we are faced with trials and hardship—finger-pointers or knee-benders. In today’s message from Malachi 3, Pastor Jarrod points out the characteristics of each and God’s response to them.

Most people have been dared to do something that was risky, scary, and sometimes, dangerous. In today’s message from Malachi 3, God dares His people to do something that may seem risky or scary, but He guarantees them blessings instead of harm.

In Malachi’s time, God’s people observed the evil nations around them prospering and growing strong as they suffered and seemed to be forgotten by God. In today’s message, we learn that God allows us to experience difficult and painful things in order to cleanse and refine us into a people who reflect His image, and bring Him glory.

In today's message from Malachi 2, God exposes the heart of His people in the areas of commitment and relationships–specifically dating, marriage and community.

Author A.W. Tozer said: "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." In today's message, God addresses His people regarding their view of Him and His displeasure of it.