Malachi 2: 1-9

Calling & Chastisement of Priests

CHARGE TO & CHASTISEMENT OF PRIESTS: What was the charge given to priests? What will be the chastisement if they are negligent? (1-3)

CHARACTER OF PRIESTS: What are desirable qualities of priests? (4-7)

FAILURE OF PRIESTS & CONSEQUENCES: What were the four failures of priests? What was the consequence? (8-9)

Reflection: How did Christ & the Cross change the role of priests? How does this passage relate to today’s church?