Sermons on Malachi
The Special Gathering of God-Fearers
In Malachi 3:16–18, Malachi prophesied a day would come when a special people would gather, bound by their common fear of the Lord. This Maundy Thursday we consider this prophecy as we gather at the Lord’s table. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches they feared the Lord, they spoke with one another, the Lord remembered them in His book, and we remember Him in the Lord’s…
Malachi: Where is My Honor?
With Malachi 1:6, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Malachi. The prophet defends God against the complaints of the people, revealing the true nature of their false religion. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches God’s complaints against His people, the book of remembrance, and the great day of judgement.
“They shall be mine, says the Lord of…
The Diagnosis of a Worthless Worship
In Malachi 1:1-14, the Lord proclaims His great love for His people, but He condemns their half-hearted attempts to worship Him. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches indifference to God’s covenantal love, the despising of God’s covenantal presence, and the covenantal prescription for healing.
“For from the rising of the sun to its setting my name will be great among the nations,…
God Seeks Godly Offspring
Malachi 2:15 reveals that God seeks godly offspring. At an infant baptism service, Dr. Tim Trumper proclaims from this text the pursuit, the privileges, and the priorities of godly offspring. “And what was the one God seeking? Godly offspring.” (Malachi 2:15)