Malachi: A Question of Innocence
Classes
Class 1: Class 1
The class explores Malachi's message to the priests of Israel, focusing on their unrecognized sins and the importance of recognizing God's love and the need for repentance. It emphasizes the relevance of Malachi's teachings for modern ecclesias and the importance of maintaining purity and accountability in worship.
Class 2: Class 2
The class discusses Malachi's message about the desecration of God's name through impure sacrifices, emphasizing the importance of God's name and the sanctity of the table of the Lord. It draws parallels to the Christian practice of the breaking of bread, highlighting the need for purity and holiness in believers' lives.
Class 3: Class 3
The class discusses Malachi's third section, focusing on God's covenant and the importance of recognizing God as one Father. It emphasizes the need for faithfulness and repentance, addressing how misunderstanding God's covenant can lead to sin and the importance of maintaining righteousness within the ecclesia.
Class 4: Class 4
The class explores Malachi's themes of repentance and faithfulness, emphasizing the importance of offering one's best to God and avoiding hypocrisy in worship. It discusses the consequences of spiritual robbery and the need for genuine change in one's relationship with God.
Class 5: Class 5
The class explores Malachi 3:10-18, focusing on God's promise and the consequences of speaking against Him. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's listening presence and the value of obedience, humility, and faith in the face of trials.
Class 6: Class 6
The class explores Malachi 4, focusing on the Son of Righteousness and the judgment of the wicked. It emphasizes the dual nature of Christ's return, bringing both judgment and salvation, and encourages believers to prioritize their children's spiritual well-being.