The Messenger - Week 2: Commitment
Today we are continuing the sermon series "The Messenger," a series based on the Old Testament prophecies of Malachi---the last book of the Hebrew Scriptures.
The name Malachi actually means "my messenger."
The role of the prophet in ancient Israel was a dangerous one--especially if what you were prophesying was unpopular. And the message that Malachi had for the Hebrew people was a hard one to hear.
Times had become challenging for the Hebrew people, and their commitment to God had taken a hit. The prophet calls the Hebrew people out on their lack of commitment in the second chapter of Malachi, which will be the focus of our study today.
But first, I want to share something with you that I think might help us prepare to learn together today.
I've learned over the years that most of my biggest regrets have been due to a lack of commitment on my part. Let me explain.
When I was in hi...