Chapter 1:1-5, Israel, Beloved of God
(Malachi – My Messenger. The Book of Confrontation and Restoration)
– If we are going to confront, restoration must be a part of it.
– vs. 1 and 2, God starts off with “I have always loved you. Polluted Offerings, v.6-14
v.6-8, A son honors his father and a servant respects his master. Where is God’s honor if He is both Father and Master.
Leviticus 1:3 – The sacrifices that were made were with animals that we blind, stolen, lame and sick.
– Whatever we give to God must mean something to us.
– Are we giving God something that cost us nothing?
– God’s looking for what it costs you.