Study From the Book of Malachi,2

                         Study From the Book of Malachi,2

     Today is the second part of the series, “Study From the Book of Malachi.” As usual we will pick up a couple of biblical principles that can be applied in biblical counselling.

     As mentioned in part one, the book of Malachi talks about Jewish people after they settled down, when they returned back from the exile in Babylon. It is expected they would learn the lesson and turn away from their sins to worship God in a pure heart.  Unfortunately that did happen, they returned to their usual sinful lives and might be worse. They worshiped God in a superficial way. However God still loved them and He kept His promises for them.

Principle 1, verse 1:2: “I have loved you,” says the Lord.”

Lesson 1: It is wrong to think of the Old Testament as a declaration of divine judgement and the New Testament declares God’ love. Both testaments proclaim God’s love for Hid people and portray Him as a compassionate redeemer. 

Principle 2, verse 1:14: “For I am a great King,” says the Lord of hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations.”

Lesson 2: Kings are to be obeyed, and as “a great king,” the Lord deserves our complete obedience. When disobey, we profane His name among those who do not know Him, and they see no reason to fear Him.