24-0714a - In What Way, Part 2, Mike Mathis
Bible Readers: Kevin Woosley and Roger Raines

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In What Way, Part 2

Summary of Transcript (0:04 - 26:15)

Scripture Readings:

1st Scripture Reading (0:04 - 0:22), Kevin Woosley

(0:03) Isaiah 5:20
Introduces the theme of moral inversion, warning against calling evil good and good evil, and mixing up light and darkness, bitter and sweet.

2nd Scripture Reading (0:26 - 1:27), Roger Raines

(0:26) 2 Peter 3:1-4 Peter reminds believers of past prophecies and commandments, warning about the rise of mockers in the last days who question the promise of Christ’s return and assert that life continues unchanged from creation.

Summary

Preacher: Mike Mathis

Summary of Transcript

(1:31) Introduction and Greeting
Announcement of a lesson continuation from a previous session.

Part Two of the Lesson

(2:04) Malachi’s Message

  • Focuses on Malachi’s prophecy post-exile, addressing Israel’s attitude towards God’s love and commandments.

  • Discusses the recurring theme of "in what way?" where the Israelites question God’s accusations against them.

(4:11) Priests and Sacrifices

  • Priests are criticized for despising God’s name by offering defiled sacrifices, which were forbidden by God.

(6:03) Historical Context

  • Notes that Malachi’s prophecy occurs after the Israelites' return from Babylonian exile, a consequence of their sins.

(7:02) Malachi 2:17

  • People are accused of wearying God with their words, questioning how they have done so, leading to a discussion on the power of words in judgment or justification.

(10:04) Discussion on Moral and Spiritual Decay

  • God’s Weariness

  • Reflects on whether modern people, like the Israelites, have become weary of God or if God has become weary of His people’s empty rituals and disobedience.

(11:02) Unacceptable Worship

  • God expresses His disdain for the Israelites' futile sacrifices and feasts, indicating His weariness with their insincere worship.

(13:40) Further Questioning

  • Discusses another "in what way?" query from the people, focusing on their words that justify evil, directly relating to the scripture from Isaiah 5:20.

(15:37) Contemporary Application

  • Sin and Justification in Modern Context

  • Relates to current societal tendencies to justify sins like homosexuality and adultery, contrasting these with God’s judgments.

(18:17) End Times and God’s Promise

  • Expectation of Judgment

  • Links Malachi’s questioning to the scoffers in 2 Peter, doubting God’s coming judgment, despite the promise of Christ’s return and the eventual destruction by fire.

(22:38) Call to Salvation and Repentance

  • Discusses the purpose of Jesus' death for salvation, urging people to repent and believe in Jesus as God’s son, and to be baptized for the remission of sins.

(25:37 - 26:15) Conclusion and Invitation

  • Invites those who have strayed to repent and seek restoration within the church.

  • Encourages anyone with spiritual needs to make them known while they stand and sing.