‘Spiritual Closeness To God.’
a) 1 Corinthians 2:16. It is possible to know something of the Mind of Christ.
b) John 15:15; Ephesians 3:3-4. True Believers are the friends of the Lord and He reveals to us what the Father wants us to know.
c) John 16:13-15. We have the Holy Spirit Who reveals God to us.
d) John 17:6-8. Jesus Christ passes on to True Believers the Words that the Father has for them.
(This QT gives me a desire for the awesome Spiritual Closeness To God)
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‘The Coming Lord.’
Malachi 3:1-5.
I am interpreting this Scripture as the First Coming of Jesus Christ as we now celebrate this fact by the Christmas Season. However I am also reminded here that Jesus Christ is coming again.
a) Malachi 3:1. The messenger was John the Baptist.
b) Malachi 3:1. The Lord:-
1- Was being sought.
2- Is the Messenger of the Covenant.
3- Is delighted in by His People.
4- Was and is coming.
c) Malachi 3:2-3. He was and is coming as a Refiner and Purifier.
d) Malachi 3:3-4. He wants His People to offer to the Lord an offering in Righteousness that will be pleasant to Him.
e) Malachi 3:5. He will come in Judgment:-
1- Against witchcraft.
2- Against adultery.
3- Against liars.
4- Against people that oppress:-
A- Their workers.
B- Widows.
C- Orphans.
5- Against people that prevent strangers from having their rights.
6- Against people who have no fear of the Lord.
(This Second one gives me deep reverence for The Coming Lord)
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Chris.
Is what we offer to the Lord made in Righteousness and pleasing to Him? This should be a question that we ask ourselves. Offering of any kind to God is a part of our Worship and God demands that our Worship be thoughtful and Holy.
