The Scripture makes it very clear that as we focus on purity we experience power from above. Paul stressed this in his final letter to his understudy Timothy. “Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter [i.e., “iniquity”], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work” (2Ti 2:21). How? The process is simple: God the Father works through the Son. The Son works through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit works through the Word. The Word works through the believer. The believer works through living faith.
Gene Cunningham - January 25, 2011
Malachi Session 5
The priest Phinehas acted out God's attitude (Mal 2:7-8, Num 25:6-13). We need to study like Ezra, prepare like Solomon and preach like Paul. God used Ezra in a mighty way (Ezr 7:6-10). If we study like Ezra. we also need to prepare like Solomon (Ecc 12:9-11). Paul reasoned, explained, and demonstrated his points (Act 17:1-3). Teaching is a tremendous priviledge (Heb 5:12-14). God's Fatherhood was to the nation of Israel (Mal 2:10). God rails against divorce among the Jews (Mal 2:11-17). What makes this important to God? godly offspring (1Co 7:14).
Conference notes for this series can be found [HERE]
Scripture References: Ezra 7:6-10, Numbers 25:6-13, Malachi 2:11-17, Malachi 2:7-8, Malachi 2:10, Hebrews 5:12-14, Acts 17:1-3, Ecclesiastes 12:9-11
From Series: "Malachi - The Choice of a Nation - Florida 2011"
The choice of a nation: blessing or cursing' Mal 2:2 & Mal 4:2. Given at Grace Doctrine Church Clearwater Florida Pastor John Voisey and finished at Lighthouse Bible Church Deerfield Beach Florida Pastor John Farley. February 2011.