During the Summer holiday period, we are taking a look at the last book in the Old Testament. Malachi is a name which simply means “my messenger”.
The Iraelites had by now returned from exile, their Temple had been rebuilt and Jerusalem restored. When, however, Nehemiah returned from working for the Persian King, he discovered to his dismay that the tithes were ignored, the Sabbath was broken, the people had intermarried, and the priests had become corrupt. The people were grumbling against God.
Malachi, therefore, writes to correct these abuses, and asks a series of difficult questions for the grumblers to answer. The questions prove particularly relevant to us today.
Teaching Rota
| July 5 | In the Pit (37) | Edward Eldon |
| July 12 | Roy's final sermon as team leader | |
| July 19 | All-age service | Springboard |
| Jul 26 | 1. How is the Lord great? (Mal 1. 1-5) | Ben Hyde |
| Aug 2 | 2. Surely God is pleased with our offerings ? (Mal 1. 6 – 2. 9) | Sue Warwick |
| Aug 9 | 3. Why does God ignore us ? (Mal 2. 10-16 | Nick Blustin |
| Aug 16 | 4. Who can stand when he appears ? (Mal 2. 17 – 3.6) | Susanna Blustin |
| Aug 23 | 5. Is it futile to serve God ? (Mal 3. 6-18) | Jeremy Lindley |
| Aug 30 | 6. Will there be any warning ? (Mal 4. 1-6) | Peter Langley |
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