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Malachi 2 · Grade 4

The Messenger of Yahweh

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Malachi turns to the priests. God remembers his covenant with Levi, a covenant of life and peace. Of the faithful priest he says, the law of truth was in his mouth, and unrighteousness was not found in his lips. He walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned many away from iniquity. For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth; for he is the messenger of Yahweh of Armies.

But the priests of Malachi's day had turned away from the path and caused many to stumble in the law. They had corrupted the covenant and shown partiality in teaching.

Then God speaks to all the people: don't we all have one father? Hasn't one God created us? Why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother? God calls his people to keep faith with him and with each other, including in marriage. The chapter ends with people wearying God by saying evil people are good in his eyes.

Show What You Know

  1. What kind of covenant did God make with Levi?

  2. What is a priest called in verse 7?

  3. What had the priests caused many to do?

  4. What two questions does verse 10 ask?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

peacegoodcovenanttruthGod
  1. God remembers his with Levi, a covenant of life and peace.
  2. Of the faithful priest he says, the law of was in his mouth, and unrighteousness was not found in his lips.
  3. He walked with me in and uprightness, and turned many away from iniquity.
  4. calls his people to keep faith with him and with each other, including in marriage.
  5. The chapter ends with people wearying God by saying evil people are in his eyes.

Think About It

  1. Verse 10 says one God created us all. How should that change the way you treat people who are different from you?

  2. Leaders who teach God's word carry a big responsibility. How can you pray for the leaders in your church?

Memory Verse

“Don’t we all have one father? Hasn’t one God created us? Why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, profaning the covenant of our fathers?”

Malachi 2:10 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being our Father. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What would it look like for you to speak truth like a faithful priest?
  • How can you treat others in your church like family?

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