Malachi Series

Malachi 4:1–6 by Pastor John Thompson There are certain events in life that we know are coming, even if we do not know exactly when they will arrive. A student knows graduation day is coming. A family knows a baby will eventually be born. A farmer watching dark clouds gather knows a storm is approaching. The exact timing may be uncertain, but the event itself is not. Because we know it is coming, wisdom tells us to prepare. Malachi ends his prophecy by pointing God's people t

Malachi 2:17–3:18 By Pastor John Thompson Most of us have experienced sitting in the chair at the eye doctor's office while reading letters on a chart across the room. At first everything is clear and easy to read. Then the doctor begins switching lenses, one after another. Next thing you know, the letters that once seemed so clear are now blurry. The lines lose their sharpness, and distinguishing one letter from another becomes difficult. Something similar can happen spiritu

Malachi 2:1–16 By Pastor John Thompson Growing up, many of us had examples that shaped the way we think about life, marriage, parenting, work, and faith. Some examples inspired us. Others taught us what not to do. Sometimes the failures we witness leave us determined to do better. We see a father who was absent, a husband who was unfaithful, or a leader who lacked integrity, and we commit ourselves to taking a different path. Yet that determination often leads to a difficult

Malachi 1:6–14 By Pastor John Thompson Most parents have experienced the joy of letting their child help with a project. Maybe it's working in the garage, fixing something around the house, or completing a task in the yard. The child eagerly joins in, holding the flashlight, handing over tools, or carrying supplies. Often, they are more of hindrance than help. The flashlight shines in the wrong place. The wrong tool gets handed over. The project takes longer than it otherwise

Malachi 1:1–5 By Pastor John Thompson Imagine a husband and wife who have been married for twenty years. Throughout those years, the wife has faithfully loved her husband. She has stood by him through difficulties, remained committed to him, and continually demonstrated her love in countless ways. Yet over time, the husband grows restless. What once felt meaningful now feels routine. He begins pursuing other interests, new friendships, and eventually a relationship with anoth