Discussion Questions
Evil Worship
Part of Malachi
May 26, 2024

Evil Worship

Read Malachi 1:6-2:9 ESV
1. Icebreaker - What is the best birthday gift you ever received? What’s the worst?

2.Read through all of the verses for the week, what sticks out to you? What stuck out from the sermon?

3.Why do you think Israel is still trying to offer sacrifices to God, even though it is heartless and tiring for them? Has your pursuit of God ever reflected this mindset? How?

4.Are there any areas of your life where your worship of God, or your handling of His Word, show that you despise (greatly devalue) Him?

5.Presently, what do you need more? To fear God in your worship, or to trust than you can please God in your worship through Jesus Christ? Explain

6.What does it look like in practice for you to hold in balance a right fear of God and a right view of the grace of Jesus Christ?

7.Why should understanding the gospel lead to more zealous worship rather than apathy towards sin?

Malachi is full of rich theology, with themes like the holiness and majesty of God, the coming Messiah, and the steadfast love of the Lord.