Cary Cox, from Malachi 3:6-12. The Lord confronts Israel for their failure to honor the covenant in regard to their tithes. God is the unchanging, generous God, who gave his Son for us! He calls his people to honor him with our money. Generous giving is an act of worship!

Cary Cox, from Malachi 2:17-3:5. God has told his people that he is coming to them. But now he clarifies that this might not be as fun as they think. When he comes, he will painfully purify his people, and he will judge the wicked.

Cary Cox, from Malachi 2:17-3:1. The Lord confronts his people for their sinful speech against God. But, in the process, he gives them an amazing promise that he is coming to them! We see how this prophecy is fulfilled in the coming of Jesus Christ.

Cary Cox, from Malachi 2:10-16. God not only wants us to honor him in public worship; he calls his people to honor his name in our marriages! The way we treat our spouse affects our relationship with God.

Cary Cox, from Malachi 2:1-9. The Lord speaks through Malachi to the priests of Israel. They are responsible to God for the disobedient, heartless worship of God’s people. God gives leaders to his people, and he holds those leaders accountable! God desires his leaders to preach truth, turn the people from sin, and honor God from the heart.

Cary Cox, from Malachi 1:11. In Malachi 1, God is not only correcting Israel’s worship; He is also hinting of major changes coming! His name will be great among the nations! People will worship him by name in every corner of the earth!

Cary Cox, from Malachi 1:6-14. The Lord confronts his people over their half-hearted, lazy, and unscriptural worship. God will not simply take whatever worship he can get; he demands the glory and honor he deserves! He is a great King, and his name will be honored and feared!

Cary Cox, from Malachi 1:1-5. Before God confronts his people with their sins, he first affirms his ongoing covenant love to them! Malachi reminds the people of God’s sovereign choice of Jacob over Esau, and of God’s unfolding plan that is consistent with his sovereign purpose. He will not quit on his people!

Cary Cox, from Malachi 1:1. We introduce the book of Malachi by walking through the entire story of the Old Testament. See how the story unfolds! See our ongoing weakness and sin, but see the Lord’s ongoing faithfulness to his promises and his people! See how the story centers on Christ! God is glorious, and he calls his people to worship him rightly.

Cary Cox, from 1 John 5:16-21. John concludes his letter by calling the hurting churches to confidence in Jesus Christ and his gospel! Everything else is just idols – all other ground is sinking sand!