LEAVING GOD’S PATH

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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