CrossWay Church
May 4, 2025 - Malachi 1:6-2:9 (used for online notes)
These are the Bible passage and sermon notes for our Sunday morning worship services.
Locations & Times
CrossWay Church Battle Ground
311 N Parkway Ave, Battle Ground, WA 98604, USA
Sunday 9:30 PM
Malachi 1:6–2:9: Half Hearted Worship
How do I treat God with honor and respect?
I) Israel’s Half-Hearted Worship
A) Before bringing His critique, God reminded the people of Israel that they were _____________ in His love.
Am I living as someone anchored in God’s love, or do I take it for granted?
B) His critique: The people’s worship was half-hearted—they did not give Him honor, glory, or the _________ He deserved.
1) Israel’s sacrifices displayed God’s grace; their participation demonstrated their __________ of devotion to Him.
2) The people ___________ at the idea of bringing their best to God.
3) Instead, they sacrificed sick and ___________ animals.
4) God asks: “Why do you disrespect Me this way? You wouldn’t dare do this to your _____________.”
5) God says it would be better for the temple doors to be _______ than for them to continue worshiping in this way.
C) God warns the ________ as well:
1) He had called the priests to revere Him and ________ His ways.
2) Instead, they were leading the people _________.
3) They were showing ___________ in their teaching.
4) God will make his ______________ clear to all.
II) The Danger of Half-Hearted Devotion Today
A) God often isn’t the ___________ priority in our schedules.
B) Our giving—of time, resources, and worship—is frequently an _____________.
C) Like Israel, we may offer God what’s convenient instead of what’s __________.
What “sacrifices” am I offering God—are they my best? Which are my leftovers?
What would it look like for me to give God my best in this season of life?
III) God’s Call to Repentance Then
IV) God’s Call to Repentance Now Through Christ
A) Jesus our Great High Priest __________ the price for our sin.
B) He calls us into ___________ worship in response to His mercy.
How do I treat God with honor and respect?
I) Israel’s Half-Hearted Worship
A) Before bringing His critique, God reminded the people of Israel that they were _____________ in His love.
Am I living as someone anchored in God’s love, or do I take it for granted?
B) His critique: The people’s worship was half-hearted—they did not give Him honor, glory, or the _________ He deserved.
1) Israel’s sacrifices displayed God’s grace; their participation demonstrated their __________ of devotion to Him.
2) The people ___________ at the idea of bringing their best to God.
3) Instead, they sacrificed sick and ___________ animals.
4) God asks: “Why do you disrespect Me this way? You wouldn’t dare do this to your _____________.”
5) God says it would be better for the temple doors to be _______ than for them to continue worshiping in this way.
C) God warns the ________ as well:
1) He had called the priests to revere Him and ________ His ways.
2) Instead, they were leading the people _________.
3) They were showing ___________ in their teaching.
4) God will make his ______________ clear to all.
II) The Danger of Half-Hearted Devotion Today
A) God often isn’t the ___________ priority in our schedules.
B) Our giving—of time, resources, and worship—is frequently an _____________.
C) Like Israel, we may offer God what’s convenient instead of what’s __________.
What “sacrifices” am I offering God—are they my best? Which are my leftovers?
What would it look like for me to give God my best in this season of life?
III) God’s Call to Repentance Then
IV) God’s Call to Repentance Now Through Christ
A) Jesus our Great High Priest __________ the price for our sin.
B) He calls us into ___________ worship in response to His mercy.