1. What is the meaning of Malachi 3:13?

2. How does Malachi 3:13 challenge us to examine our words against God?

3. What does Malachi 3:13 reveal about the Israelites' attitude towards serving God?

4. How can we avoid the Israelites' mistake in Malachi 3:13 today?

5. Compare Malachi 3:13 with James 3:5-10 on the power of words.

6. How can we ensure our words honor God, as warned in Malachi 3:13?

7. What does Malachi 3:13 reveal about God's response to Israel's complaints against Him?

8. How does Malachi 3:13 challenge the sincerity of one's faith and devotion to God?

9. In what ways does Malachi 3:13 address the issue of speaking against God?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Malachi 3?

11. How does Malachi address Israel's faithfulness and God's promises?

12. Why does Isaiah 48:6-7 mention 'new things' suddenly revealed, if God's will or word is supposed to be consistent and unchanging?

13. 2 Corinthians 13:8 - If nothing can be done against the truth, why are there so many differing, and sometimes contradictory, Christian doctrines and interpretations today?

14. In Mark 1:2-3, why does the text attribute a combined quote from Malachi and Isaiah solely to Isaiah?1. In what ways might we, like the Israelites, speak harshly against God without realizing it?

2. How can we ensure that our words and actions consistently honor God in our daily lives?

3. What steps can we take to avoid spiritual complacency and maintain a vibrant faith?

4. How does the theme of repentance in Malachi 3:13 relate to the broader message of the Gospel?

5. Reflect on a time when your words did not align with your faith. What did you learn from that experience, and how can you apply it moving forward?1. In the context of Malachi 3, what does God's unchanging nature mean to you?

2. What can we learn from God's method of refining and purifying His people? How does this apply to personal growth?

3. How does the concept of justice in Malachi 3 reflect God's character? Can we apply this to our understanding of justice today?

4. How might the concept of tithing and offerings in verses 8-12 be relevant in today's society?

5. What implications do the ideas of judgement and refinement have for contemporary believers?

6. Reflect on a time when you felt spiritually "refined." How did that process help you grow?

7. What does it mean to you to be one of God's "treasured possessions"?

8. How do the concepts of fear and reverence toward God appear in your daily life?

9. The people of Israel were not aware of their transgressions against God. How can you ensure you remain aware of your actions and their alignment with God's commandments?

10. How can you practically 'return to God' in your daily life as suggested in verses 6-7?

11. In the context of your life, what would the promise of blessings "beyond containment" look like?

12. How does the book of remembrance mentioned in verses 16-18 encourage you to live out your faith?

13. God promises to spare those who fear Him on the day He acts. How does this promise affect your perspective on the end times?

14. How can the "day of His coming" inspire believers to live righteously in the present day?

15. How might you respond to those who, like the Israelites, question God's justice?

16. How do you understand the metaphor of the "sun of righteousness" with healing in its rays?

17. In what ways can we ensure we're not "robbing God" in our modern day lives?

18. How can Malachi's message inspire generosity and faithfulness in our current cultural context?

19. In what ways can we "test" God's promises in our lives, as suggested in the challenge regarding tithes and offerings?

20. What does it mean for you to "frolic like well-fed calves," as described in verse 20? How can this imagery inspire joy in your spiritual journey?

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