FBC Lewistown Sermon Podcast

"Even God's Curses Contain Hope Pt 4"

Malachi's collective rebuke of the errant priesthood labels them Corrected, Corrupted, and Contemptable. These three labels sends a message forward to our day so that we may avoid being party to corrupt church leaders in our own time. 

    New Study:

     B. Corrupted: Priests have gotten Lost (v.8)

     C. Contemptable: Priests have Lost their Influence (v.9)

Malachi 2:8-9

"Even God's Curses Contain Hope Pt 3"

Malachi's corrective rebuke of the corrupt priesthood sends a message forward to our day so that we may avoid being party to corrupt church leaders in our own time. 

    III. Priests; Corrected, Corrupted & Contemptable (2:7-9)

    Malachi 2: 7-9

"How Can This Be Pt 3: For with God nothing will be Impossible"

Gabriel imparts his final explanation to the virgin Mary's question; "How can this be"? In the face of an Impossible Proclamation - that she would be with child yet having known no man so that Mary will understand that "with God nothing will be impossible"!

V. An Impossible Proclamation Greeted (1:34-38)

    Luke 1:34-38

"How Can This Be Pt 2"

Luke shares with us God's explanations to Mary's question to the Angel Gabriel upon his announcement to her that she would be with child yet having known no man. Luke presents five explanations so that we, along with Mary may believe in the Virgin birth of Christ Jesus the Lord. 

New Study: 

II. A Contemplative Divine Greeting (1:28-29)

III. A Calming Assurance Given (1:30)

    Luke 1: 26-38

 

"Christmas Series 2025: How Can This Be?"

Luke shares with us God's explanations to Mary's question to the Angel Gabriel upon his announcement to her that she would be with child yet having known no man. Luke presents five explanations so that we, along with Mary may believe in the Virgin birth of Christ Jesus the Lord. 

I. A Co-ordinated Devine Mission: (1:26-27)

II. A Contemplative Divine Greeting: (1:28-29)

III. A Calming Assurance Given: (1:30)

    Luke 1:26-28

"Even God's Curses Contain Hope Pt 2"

The priests failed to honor God's Name and reverence Him. Therefore, God, in two-fold fashion: brings Humiliation upon the priests and thereby, causes His name to be reverenced "among the nations" (1:14) and second, gives the priests hope of returning to their station so that we may have hope when the Lord punishes us that there is covenant hope for restoration to ministry that honors his Name.

 New Study: 

II. Priests; Covenants and Their Commandments

    Malachi 2:5-6

"Even God's Curses Contain Hope"

The priests failed to honor God's Name and reverence Him. Therefore, God, in two-fold fashion: brings Humiliation upon the priests and thereby, causes His name to be reverenced "among the nations" (1:14) and second, gives the priests hope of returning to their station so that we may have hope when the Lord punishes us that there is covenant hope for restoration to ministry that honors his Name. 

Malachi 2:1-9  

"Final Arguments Against Their God Pt 3"

The Priests of Israel together with the people, argue against God's declaration that they are despising God's Name. Yet, God brings evidence of their dishonor and irreverence describing their Inauthentic Offerings which despise His Name so that we may test ourselves to determine if we are genuinely honoring God's Name ourselves. 

II. A Question of Authenticity 

    Malachi 1:6-14

"Final Arguments Against Their God Pt 2"

Does God Love Israel? Does God Love Us, the Church of Jesus Christ?

Indeed, He does and proves His case defeating Israel's prideful arguments to the contrary with historical facts of His dealings with them that prove His Love. Thus, we the people of the Church, may trust in God's Love for us as well. 

I. Questioning God's Declaration of Love Pt 2

    C. God's Detailed Exoneration

    Malachi 1:1-5

"Final Arguments Against Their God"

Does God Love Israel? Does God Love Us, the Church of Jesus Christ?

Indeed, He does and proves His case defeating Israel's prideful arguments to the contrary with historical facts of His dealings with them that prove His Love. Thus, we the people of the Church, may trust in God's Love for us as well. 

I. Questioning God's Declaration of Love

    Malachi 1:1-5