"They will be Mine," says the LORD of Hosts, "on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Malachi 3:17? 2. How does Malachi 3:17 illustrate God's view of His faithful followers? 3. What does "My treasured possession" in Malachi 3:17 imply about believers' identity? 4. How can we live as God's "treasured possession" in daily life? 5. Connect Malachi 3:17 with Exodus 19:5 on being God's treasured possession. 6. How does understanding Malachi 3:17 affect your relationship with God? 7. What does Malachi 3:17 reveal about God's view of His faithful followers? 8. How does Malachi 3:17 relate to the concept of divine ownership and possession? 9. In what ways does Malachi 3:17 emphasize the theme of God's compassion and mercy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Malachi 3? 11. Who is the promised messenger in Malachi? 12. What is the connection between John the Baptist and Elijah? 13. How does Malachi address Israel's faithfulness and God's promises? 14. Malachi 3:16-18 - Is there archeological or historical evidence of a recorded 'book of remembrance,' and does it conflict with other biblical texts? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding yourself as God's "treasured possession" impact your daily life and decisions?2. In what ways can you demonstrate faithfulness to God in a world that often turns away from Him? 3. How does the promise of being spared by God provide comfort and assurance in times of trial? 4. What parallels can you draw between the father-son relationship in Malachi 3:17 and the Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15? 5. How can the concept of being part of a "faithful remnant" encourage you in your walk with God, especially when facing challenges to your faith?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? Links Malachi 3:17 NIVMalachi 3:17 NLT Malachi 3:17 ESV Malachi 3:17 NASB Malachi 3:17 KJV Malachi 3:17 Commentaries Bible Hub |



