Lesson 4
Outline:
III. Day of the Lord – Condemnation of religious indifference and skepticism,
Mal. 2:17-4:6
A. Jehovah’s approach in judgment, Mal. 2:17-3:6
1. Mal. 2:17 – What accusation does the prophet make here?
– How did the people reply?
– What kinds of things were they then accused of saying?
2. Mal. 3:1-2 – The LORD promises what things in verse 1?
– Mal. 3:2 – As what things does the LORD appear in this verse?
3. Mal. 3:3-5
– Mal. 3:3 – Who would be purified according to this verse?
– Mal. 3:4 – What would be a result of this purification?
– Mal. 3:5 – Describe the “coming near” of the Lord here.
4. Mal. 3:6 – What does the Lord declare about His nature here?
– What result of this is stated here?
B. Wrongful withholding of tithes and offerings, Mal. 3:7-12
5. Mal. 3:7-9
– Mal. 3:7 – What did the LORD require of the people in this verse?
– What was their reply?
– Mal. 3:8-9 – Describe the exchange between the LORD and the people here?
6. Mal. 3:10-12 – What kinds of things would result if the people carry out their responsibilities to God?