The Second Commandment
In Deuteronomy 5:8-10, we will see 2 aspects of the Second Commandment that will lead us to a true and pure worship of Him.
Hope or Despair: The Ifs of the Resurrection
Paul gives a defense of the doctrine of resurrection by showing that a denial of such is a denial of a resurrected Christ, entailing its dangers, contradictions and absurdities, but in return, affirming it brings hope and joy to the believer.
Services and Offerings: The Dangers of Cheap Worship
In light of God’s love for His people, Malachi is confronting and rebuking the priests, who were supposed to be God’s representative and worship leaders of Israel, in their lack of honor and reverence towards God. Evidenced by their complacency which resulted to the desecration of the altar and apathy towards God.