Sometimes we gloss over the profoundness of “the LORD as one” (Deut 6:4) and how that impacts both our relationship to him and to one another. Malachi focuses in how vital it is to be “one” (אֶחָד). sermon: 2B1 (Malachi 2:10-16) with Rev. Alvin Lau
God’s first declaration in the book of Malachi is that he loves his people. His people argue, even with that. God reminds them how he loved them. On communion Sunday, we look at God’s love and remember the ways he has shown his love to us. sermon: The Wisdom of God (Romans 5:6-8) with Pastor… Read More »The Wisdom of God (March 2, 2025)
Malachi was written to a discouraged people. Their discouragement led to apathetic, lazy and even corrupt worship, and it led to many people abandoning the covenant relationship with God. About 80 years earlier the new temple in Jerusalem was completed, and the everyone who was there celebrated with joy. The temple was not only their… Read More »Hear the Word of the Lord (February 16, 2025)
I (David) remember “discovering” the 12 books in the Old Testament called the Minor Prophets. Most commentators say, “minor prophets with major points.” I’ve studied and loved the last of them, Malachi. God had a lot to say to his people then — about 400 years before Jesus’ birth — and most of what he… Read More »Malachi-Introduction (February 9, 2025)