Malachi 3:15
So now we call the arrogant blessed. Not only do evildoers prosper, they even test God and escape.'"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Malachi 3:15?

2. How does Malachi 3:15 challenge our understanding of justice and prosperity?

3. What does Malachi 3:15 reveal about the attitudes of the "arrogant"?

4. How can we avoid envying the "evildoers" mentioned in Malachi 3:15?

5. How does Malachi 3:15 connect with Psalm 73 regarding the prosperity of the wicked?

6. How should Malachi 3:15 influence our trust in God's ultimate justice?

7. Why do the arrogant seem to prosper according to Malachi 3:15?

8. How does Malachi 3:15 challenge the belief in divine justice?

9. What historical context influences the message of Malachi 3:15?

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

11. Why does Malachi 4's emphasis on judgment seem to conflict with other biblical passages that portray God's grace and mercy toward evildoers?

12. In Jeremiah 15:6, God says, 'I am weary with relenting,' yet other scriptures present Him as unchanging (e.g., Malachi 3:6). How do we reconcile this apparent contradiction?

13. In Malachi 4:1, how can a literal 'day' consume the wicked like stubble without any known natural phenomenon matching this description?

14. Did God command stealing? (Exodus 20:15 vs. Exodus 3:22)
Discussion Questions
1. How does Malachi 3:15 challenge your understanding of justice and prosperity in today's world?

2. In what ways can you guard against envying those who seem to prosper through wrongdoing?

3. How can the themes in Malachi 3:15 encourage you to remain faithful during times when it seems like evil is prevailing?

4. What practical steps can you take to ensure you are not "testing God" in your daily life?

5. How do the additional scriptures (Psalm 73, Job 21, Ecclesiastes 8:11-13) deepen your understanding of the message in Malachi 3:15?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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