The Trick Question

Jesus extends forgiveness to those who begin to make restitution for the wrongs they have done.

Salvation and justification come to us only after we realize that we are lowly and sinful and in need of God’s mercy.

May we have ears to hear and eyes to see what God is doing around us.

It takes faith in a strong God to be able to offer forgiveness.

True righteousness is found not in wealth or social status but in loving God and neighbor through generosity and hospitality.

When life feels unfair, we’re reminded that true hope is found in living faithfully and waiting for the day when God’s justice will set all things right.

God calls us to return in covenant faithfulness by surrendering our self-deception, recognizing how we withhold from God, and trusting in God's provision and purposes.

God's justice begins with the purification of God's people, calling us to reject cynicism, embrace accountability, and become agents of God's justice in the world.

Malachi exposes Israel’s unfaithfulness to God and each other, calling them back to covenant loyalty in worship and relationships.