Week 51 • Justice Will Roll (Malachi 3)

Memory Verse: Proverbs 6:16, 19b

In each reading assignment look for a . . .

Sin to Confess • Promise to Claim • Attitude to Change • Command to Obey • Example to Follow

Personal Study Notes:

Psalm 90

Psalm 91

Psalm 92

Psalm 93

Malachi 3

Accountability Question

• Did everyone read all five assignments?

• What application points did you find?

Group Participation

• Where are we on our ministry project?

• Have someone take requests and lead prayer.

• Have someone tell the story or paraphrase.

• Have someone read the Bible passage.

• Have someone facilitate the Bible study using the weekly discussion questions.

Weekly Discussion Questions

• Have you personally known any wealthy or powerful people?

• Do you ever feel or express what the people say in verses 2:17 and 3:14? Is this just a confused, emotional moment or your belief? Isaiah 59:14.

• What does God promise in verses 2-5? Amos 5:24 “Let judgement run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.”

• Verse 6 states what mighty truth about God’s character?

• Psalm 89:14 states two elements of God’s character.  Do they contradict?

• Lamentations 3:22-24.  What does the prophet say about God’s mercy / compassions? And then concludes what he (the prophet) will do?

• One form of justice coming down is when God hands us over to the consequences of our actions. Romans 1:24.

• Briefly what is the parable of the vineyard laborers in Matthew 20? How do the final words of the landowner in verses 13-15 settle our minds about justice.

• Rejoice in how justice rolls in Revelation 1:5 and 19:11.

Prayer: Father, help us to trust You to execute justice, while being grateful that Your character is merciful.