TEXT:
MALACHI 2:1-9
TOPIC:
LEAVING GOD’S PATH
The topic will be discussed with the following
sub-heading:
Background
to the study
Who
are the priest in the OT/NT (the passage talks about Priests)
How
did they leave God’s path
Aftermath
of the above
Our
merciful God is always waiting
Background
to the study
The name Malachi is the name of the last book of the
Old Testament, it is primarily the name of the vessel (a Prophet) through which
the book was given and it means “My messenger”.
The
book was written around 430 BC, the book was aimed to attack two main issues
which were recurring among the Israelite whom were mostly returnees from exile
at the period the message was sent to them, these are SINS and UNFAITHFULNESS.
Are we any better today Rom 7:24 & 3:23.
Who
are the priest in the OT/NT
Priest
in the Old Testament was the class of male individuals who were patrilineal
descendants from Aaron (The elder brother of Moses) who served in the
Tabernacle, Solomon’s Temple until the destruction of Jerusalem in 70CE.Exodus
28:1
Priest
in the New Testament has two wings, the high priest of Jesus Christ, the
Priesthood of all believers.
The High Priesthood of
Jesus Christ:
After
the order of Melchizedek Hebrews 7:4ff
The
duties and essence of Aaronic Priesthood points to the works of Jesus which was
finished on the cross Ex.28:12&15, Ps. 110:4. “The sacrifices”, “God’s
appointment” among others although the
Priestly service and sacrifice of Jesus is incomparable.
The priesthood off all
believers:
To
present our bodies first Rom. 12:1
No
need for a mediator Gal 3:20, 1 Tim 2:5
How
did they leave God’s path
Corrupted
the convenant vs. 8b
Passing
instructions that caused many to stumble vs. 8a
Are
we also not corrupting the sacrificial death of Christ and grace of God in both
ministerial office and in all other office that we occupy by grace. Our
actions, instruction and influence are they not causing others to stumble.Heb.6:6,
Rom.14:13, Luke 17:1-2
Aftermath
of the above Rom1:28
God’s
curse: self and blessings vs.2
Punishments
even extends to descendants vs.3
Disgrace/embarrassment
& humiliation (throw you on a manure pile) vs.: 3b, 9.
Our
merciful God is always waiting Zech. 1:3, Jer. 3:22, Rom 10:13
We
serve a living and loving God and Saviour John 3:16, that is always willing, waiting,
knocking and able to save Rev.3:20, Prov.23:26, 2 Chron.7:14 all we need to do
is open our heart and reroute our paths back to our loving saviour. He will not
cast away John 6:37.
Shalom
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