Malachi the Prophet
LESSON DATE & SCRIPTURE: Feb. 22 | MALACHI
New city catechism question of the week:
Question #8:
What is the law of God stated in the Ten Commandments?
Answer:
You shall have no other gods before me.
You shall not make for yourself an idol.
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
Honor your father and mother.
You shall not murder.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not steal.
You shall not give false testimony.
You shall not covet.
Memory Verse: 1 Peter 5:10 (runs through 2/22)
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
Talk about it together
God sent a message to his people through a prophet named Malachi. He reminded them of God’s great love, but he also warned them about their wrong choices. The people were not obeying God. He showed them their sin so their broken hearts could be healed and brought back to him.
God always knows what is best for us. Malachi’s message gave hope. God promised to send the Messiah, the one who would bring light out of darkness forever. Malachi also spoke about another messenger, John the Baptist, who would prepare the way for the final messenger, Jesus Christ.
Jesus would take away the sin of the world and bring salvation to everyone who believes in him.
Family discussion
Who was the last prophet in the Old Testament?
Why was God unhappy with the people?
What can we do when we realize we are living in sin?
Family prayer
Lord, thank you for the promise of your son, Jesus. Thank you for changing our hearts and helping us love and obey you each day. Amen.