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INTRODUCTION:
It is always interesting to note the last words of Godly saints that have died and gone to heaven.
They can serve to be a challenge to us who remain living here in this world.
Adonirum Judson’s last words: ““I go with the gladness of a boy bounding away from school.
I feel so strong in Christ.”
John Bunyan’s last words: ““Weep not for me, but for yourselves.
The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who, through the mediation of His blessed Son, receives me, though a sinner.
We shall meet to sing the new song, and remain everlastingly happy.”
FOCUS: Malachi now ends his words to Judah with some final words of exhortation regarding the future.
These words were meant to leave them encouraged for the days and years ahead.
Two different sections.
The first deals with the the coming Day of the Lord and the second is a final word of exhortation.
Notice what he tells them:
1) A PREDICTION OF JUDGEMENT TO COME (1)
This is meant to be an encouragement regarding God’s judgement
God’s judgement is coming
Those that are evil are not going to get away with doing evil
2) A PROMISE TO GOD’S PEOPLE (2-3)
This is an encouragement to live right
God’s people will receive healing (2)
God’s people will receive freedom (2)
God’s people will be vindicated (3)
3) A PROPER WAY TO LIVE IS ENCOURAGED (4)
This is not a call to empty following of God’s law as they had been doing
This is a call to thoughtful application of God’s Word beginning now and going into the future.
4) A PROPHET WILL SOON COME (5-6)
This is a reference to John the Baptist.
John would be like Elijah (5)
John would be like Elijah
We understand that Saints do not return to earth once in Heaven
Note important passages concerning John:
John’s focus was to prepare the hearts of men for Christ (6)
CONCLUSION:
May we not find ourselves stuck in the midst of discouragement or empty religious worship.
May we remain encouraged that sin will not stand and that judgement will come to the wicked.
May we remain resolute to live out the commands of Christ and faithfully point others to Him.
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