Begin your preparation time with prayer and by reading Malachi 1:1-14 for more context. Then, read and consider this sermon by Rick Ezell. Consider the following questions: What did you learn about Malachi? About the structure of this book? How is the Book of Malachi different from other prophetic books? Start by evaluating your heart…
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https://vimeo.com/127623446 Today, ever expanding forms of media and the multiplication of world religions have intensified the onslaught of erroneous teachings against Christ’s church. Agendas that pervert the blessings of personal equal rights, as well as intolerance of the gospel’s exclusivity, John’s Letters and Revelation give us great encouragement. No matter what life throws at us,…
Read MoreBe honest: do you have some books on your shelf that you started, but have not finished? Are there half-complete craft projects on the work table in your garage? Did you start a blog with the intention of updating it regularly, but forgot that it exists until this second? Sometimes we start things with great…
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After you’ve read the context passage of Habakkuk 3:1-19, take some time to read this post by Ligonier Ministries, which provides more context on the prayer of Habakkuk. In Habakkuk’s prayer, he speaks of God’s mighty works and how He has been faithful. In spite of the trials he rejoices in God and affirms that…
Read MoreThe suffering of the righteous at the hand of the unrighteous may be used to indite God only if God promised that such things would never happen. However, not only does God never promise that unjust suffering would never happen: He prophecies its coming and He uses it for good. Habakkuk asks God a series of…
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