3. Malachi 3:6 points back to 2:17. What does God say about Himself, and how does this truth about God affect you?
4. Read Malachi 3:7–12. Use the chart below noting God’s charge against Israel, the priests’ “but you say” statement, and God’s response. Below the chart, write down two insights that you learn.
God’s Charge
But you say . . .
God’s response
From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from my statutes and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you. (v. 7) Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. (v. 8) You are cursed with a curse, for you are robbing me, the whole nation of you. (v. 9)
How shall we return? (v. 7)
Will a man rob God? Yet you are rob- bing me. (v. 8)
(God answers their question with an- other question.)
How have we robbed you? (v. 8)
In your tithes and contributions. (v. 8)
Bring the full tithe . . . that there may be food in my house. . . . Put me to the test . . . if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your soil and your vine . . . shall not fail to bear. . . . All nations will call you blessed . . . a land of delight. (vv. 10–12)
My insights:
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