Carefully Think
- Read the book of Malachi in one sitting.
- What are the key doctrines that God illustrates in this prophecy?
- What is the core message of Malachi’s text?
- How were some of Malachi’s prophecies fulfilled in the New Testament? (3:1, 3:3, 4:2, 4:5)
- In what ways does John the Baptist fulfill Malachi’s prophecies about the coming of Elijah?
- What makes Malachi significant as the last Old Testament prophet?
Prayerfully Meditate
- What conclusions does God want His people to reach when they read Malachi 3:6?
- What do we learn about God’s love in the book of Malachi?
- What do we learn about the subject of sin in the given passages?
- What characteristics or attributes of God were displayed in Malachi’s writings?
- What do we learn about the future of God’s people and the world itself in this book?
Intentionally Act
- Spend a few moments in prayer and contemplate Israel’s unfaithfulness with your own.
- Think about God’s faithfulness to His chosen nation and towards you as a believer in Christ.
- Pray for non-Christians who will be present this Sunday to respond appropriately to God's word.
- How should this book impact our congregation as a whole?
- Pray that God will prepare our hearts for his work of grace this Sunday as we gather.
- Prepare yourself to sing together with the church on the Lord's Day.
- Pray for those who will be leading our gathering to edify the body well: Dawson Bryant, music; Elder's Prayer and Scripture Reading; Bret Capranica, teaching.
- Listen to the songs and think through the lyrics. Prepare yourself to be focused on God alone as we sing together this Lord's Day.
Songs for Sunday
Morning
- His Name Is Jesus (Video)
- Yours Is the Kingdom (Video)
- Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed
- Show Us Christ (Video)
- See, He Comes (Video)
Evening
- Come Thou Almighty King
- The Greatest of All (Video)
- Your Words of Life (Video)
- Use our Evening Gathering bulletin to prepare your heart and direct your prayers throughout the week.