Major Themes From the Minor Prophets – Malachi

Major Themes from The Minor Prophets – Malachi

Major Theme:

God our very .

Observations:

1. God wants our very best because He’s and we owe Him .

• Malachi 1:6-7
• Malachi 1:8

2. God wants our very best because He’s our and we owe him .

• Malachi 1:6-7
• Exodus 20:12
• Matthew 7:9-11

3. God wants our very best because He’s us His very .

• Malachi 3:1
• John 3:16

4. God wants our very best because He that’s what’s best for .

• Malachi 3:8-10
• 1 Cor. 10:31

Application:

1. Give God the glory that He – your very best in .

Family Discussion Points:

*Open by reading Malachi 1:6-8

1. Why does God deserve to be revered? How do you practice reverence in your life?
2. How have you honored God as your Father? How have you not?
3. Do you regularly recognize and thank God for all the good He has done in your life?
4. What things or people do you mistakenly put in Jesus’ place as the “very best?”
5. If glorifying God is the true path to blessing, why do we fight so hard against receiving what is best for us?
6. What does it mean to give God your very best? Are you doing that? Why or why not?

* Close by thanking God for giving you His very best.