(Malachi 3:1-7b). The promised messiah will be a refiner. God only refines what he values. What needs refining in our lives this season of Advent as we consider the Real Jesus? Repentance is the doorway to freedom from being taken in by the wily charms of the false Christ called “The Mascot.” This is the second week of the Advent sermon series called, “Promise Fulfilled: Let us See (the Real) Jesus.” Readings for Advent 2: Old Testament Malachi 3:1-7b; Epistle: Philippians 1:2-11; Gospel: Luke 3:1-14.