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Trouble was coming for those who would not repent, but help was coming too in the Messiah. They would know He was just around the corner when they saw the new “Elijah” (John the Baptist).

BibleGateway: Malachi 4:1-6 ESV Text: Malachi 4:1-6 KJV Text: Malachi 4:1-6 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:8      1 For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and… Trouble was coming for those who would not repent, but help was coming too in the Messiah. They would know He was just around the corner when they saw the new “Elijah” (John the Baptist).

The Lord would send a messenger (John the Baptist) to prepare the way for the “messenger of the covenant” (Jesus Christ). What would the Christ do? He would purify His people from their sins.

BibleGateway: Malachi 3:1-5 ESV Text: Malachi 3:1-5 KJV Text: Malachi 3:1-5 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:13      1 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way… The Lord would send a messenger (John the Baptist) to prepare the way for the “messenger of the covenant” (Jesus Christ). What would the Christ do? He would purify His people from their sins.

At one time we were apart from Christ, but now we have been brought to faith in Him and are members of God’s household along with the Holy Christian Church.

BibleGateway: Ephesians 2:1-22 ESV Text: Ephesians 2:1-22 KJV Text: Ephesians 2:1-22 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:58      1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins:… At one time we were apart from Christ, but now we have been brought to faith in Him and are members of God’s household along with the Holy Christian Church.

The faith, understanding, and spiritual enlightenment that God gives you comes courtesy of His surpassing power and greatness. Thanks be to God and to His Son Jesus Christ!

BibleGateway: Ephesians 1:15-23 ESV Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 KJV Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 The section starts at about 1:46 and ends at about 3:2      15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord… The faith, understanding, and spiritual enlightenment that God gives you comes courtesy of His surpassing power and greatness. Thanks be to God and to His Son Jesus Christ!

When you feel discouraged and defeated by your own sins, remember that you have been chosen to receive every spiritual blessing in Christ—even redemption through His blood!

BibleGateway: Ephesians 1:1-14 ESV Text: Ephesians 1:1-14 KJV Text: Ephesians 1:1-14 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:55      1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to… When you feel discouraged and defeated by your own sins, remember that you have been chosen to receive every spiritual blessing in Christ—even redemption through His blood!

The people of Judah disregarded God’s Law and then complained when He did not bless them! Their morality was backwards, taking what the Lord called evil and calling it good.

BibleGateway: Malachi 2:10-17 ESV Text: Malachi 2:10-17 KJV Text: Malachi 2:10-17 The section starts at about 1:25 and ends at about 3:12      10 Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us?… The people of Judah disregarded God’s Law and then complained when He did not bless them! Their morality was backwards, taking what the Lord called evil and calling it good.

God intended that the priests should be His messengers, bringing His Word to the people. However, they failed to do this and had led the people into sin and spiritual danger.

BibleGateway: Malachi 2:1-9 ESV Text: Malachi 2:1-9 KJV Text: Malachi 2:1-9 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:34      1 And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you. 2 If… God intended that the priests should be His messengers, bringing His Word to the people. However, they failed to do this and had led the people into sin and spiritual danger.

The disciples still had a lot of spiritual maturing to do but the Spirit would be with them and they would grow in their faith.

BibleGateway: John 21:20-25 ESV Text: John 21:20-25 KJV Text: John 21:20-25 The section starts at about 3:13 and ends at about 4:19      20 Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which… The disciples still had a lot of spiritual maturing to do but the Spirit would be with them and they would grow in their faith.

The Son of God loved His disciples by forgiving their sins. Even Peter who had disowned Jesus was forgiven and sent out to shepherd Christ’s people. The risen Lord forgives!

BibleGateway: John 21:15-19 ESV Text: John 21:15-19 KJV Text: John 21:15-19 The section starts at about 2:3 and ends at about 3:20      15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son… The Son of God loved His disciples by forgiving their sins. Even Peter who had disowned Jesus was forgiven and sent out to shepherd Christ’s people. The risen Lord forgives!

The priests were going through the motions, but neither they nor the people were honoring God from their hearts and their offerings showed it.

BibleGateway: Malachi 1:6-14 ESV Text: Malachi 1:6-14 KJV Text: Malachi 1:6-14 The section starts at about 0:41 and ends at about 2:50      6 A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then… The priests were going through the motions, but neither they nor the people were honoring God from their hearts and their offerings showed it.