1. What is the meaning of Malachi 2:7?

2. How should "the lips of a priest" guide our speech and teaching today?

3. What does Malachi 2:7 reveal about the priest's role in preserving knowledge?

4. How can we ensure we "seek instruction" from godly leaders in our lives?

5. In what ways does Malachi 2:7 connect to 1 Peter 2:9's royal priesthood?

6. How can we apply the call to "guard knowledge" in our daily interactions?

7. What does Malachi 2:7 reveal about the role of priests in spiritual guidance?

8. How does Malachi 2:7 emphasize the importance of knowledge in religious leadership?

9. Why is the preservation of knowledge crucial according to Malachi 2:7?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Malachi 2?

11. Malachi 2:7–8 – Where is the historical or archaeological support that the priests actually corrupted God’s covenant in this manner?

12. 2 Kings 17:28 – How historically credible is the claim that a single Israelite priest could effectively instruct the new inhabitants in proper worship?

13. Must we follow our pastor's guidance?

14. Who were the chief priests in the Bible?1. How does the role of the priest in Malachi 2:7 compare to the role of spiritual leaders in the church today?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are preserving and growing in our knowledge of God's Word?

3. How can we actively seek instruction and wisdom from those who are knowledgeable in Scripture?

4. What are some practical ways we can fulfill our role as part of the "royal priesthood" mentioned in 1 Peter 2:9?

5. How does understanding the original Hebrew context of "messenger" in Malachi 2:7 enhance our view of the priestly role and our own responsibilities as believers?1. How does Malachi 2 highlight the consequences of disregarding one's covenant with God, and how can this be applied to modern-day commitments?

2. In what ways can the contemporary religious leaders learn from God's rebuke of the priests in Malachi 2?

3. How does the original covenant with Levi provide a model for spiritual leadership today?

4. What does God's rejection of the people's offerings in verses 13-16 teach about the relationship between our personal actions and our worship?

5. How do the themes of faithfulness and covenant in Malachi 2 apply to marriage today, given the high rates of divorce?

6. How can believers today strive to emulate Levi's reverence for God, justice, and integrity?

7. How can the failures of the priests in Malachi 2 inform our approach to spiritual leadership and mentoring?

8. How does Malachi 2 challenge our understanding of justice, especially when we see evildoers prospering?

9. Reflect on the concept of intergenerational consequences as shown in this chapter. How does this influence our actions today?

10. What are the ways we can uphold the sanctity of marriage as outlined in verses 13-16 in our contemporary society?

11. How does God’s justice manifest in the lives of the priests and the people of Judah as detailed in this chapter?

12. What are some ways our actions today may be considered a breach of God’s covenant?

13. How does the book of Malachi connect the idea of personal morality with social justice?

14. In light of Malachi 2:17, how might we sometimes "wear God out" with our words?

15. How do verses 10-12 in Malachi 2 challenge us to be vigilant in maintaining our spiritual integrity?

16. How might the concept of God “spreading dung” on the priests' faces (verse 3) speak to the issue of public humiliation for our wrong actions?

17. How does the unfaithfulness of Judah reflect in today's society, and how can we guard against such unfaithfulness?

18. In a world where marital unfaithfulness is increasingly normalized, how can Malachi 2 guide us to uphold the sanctity of marriage?

19. How does God’s rebuke of the priests for leading others astray apply to modern influencers and leaders?

20. How can we actively seek to adhere to God’s ways to avoid the fate of the priests and the people of Judah as seen in Malachi 2?

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