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Daily Bible Reading – December 2021: God’s Word of JoySample
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December 16
Introduction
The people had been questioning God’s justice (2:17) and the usefulness of serving God (3:13-15) since those who were evil were getting away with their behavior. God announces that a messenger will come to purify the Temple and the priests. Evildoers will be judged, and the faithful will be declared the LORD’s own.
Today’s Scripture Reading
Malachi 3:1-18
Today’s Key Verse: Malachi 3:17
“They will be my people,” says the LORD Almighty. “On the day when I act, they will be my very own. I will be merciful to them as parents are merciful to the children who serve them.”
Reflect
For Malachi, the “messenger” is someone who will come to prepare the way for the Lord’s coming. In Christian tradition, this passage about the LORD’s messenger is interpreted as referring to John the Baptist (see Mark 1:2). What will the messenger do (verses 2-4)? Who will be judged (verse 5)? How were the people cheating God (verses 8, 9)? Reread verses 16-18. What do they say about God’s mercy?
Pray
Almighty God, you know my inmost thoughts. Trusting in your love and mercy, I humbly turn to you and ask that you purify and cleanse my heart. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Couriers
Tomorrow’s Reading
Malachi 4:1-6: The Day of the LORD is announced.
Scripture
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