Malachi - Wednesday Night Class
Teachers
Lesson Summary
Richard Sutton opened the Wednesday night class by recounting his recent journey through Israel, describing the rigorous itinerary from Beersheba to Dan and the profound impressions the holy sites left on him. He connected his travel experience to the study of Malachi, noting that the prophet’s direct, confrontational style mirrors the face‑to‑face communication God often employs through Scripture. During the lesson, Sutton emphasized that God’s words in Malachi 2:17 accuse Israel of wearing Him out with empty talk and injustice, and he reinforced the authority of the Bible by quoting 2 Timothy 3:16, which declares all Scripture as God‑breathed. He also referenced John 1:1 to illustrate that Jesus Himself is the living Word. The class then turned to a discussion about modern communication methods, contrasting personal, face‑to‑face interaction with texting and emailing. Sutton urged believers to consider whether they are settling for an "average" spiritual life or striving for the higher calling of being light and salt, as taught throughout Scripture. The session concluded with announcements about upcoming Vacation Bible School, Decoration Day, and new members joining the congregation, encouraging everyone to pray for safe travels and active participation.
Key Scriptures
And you have faithfulness to Levi, says the Lord of hosts, and I have made you a priest in the covenant of Levi, and you have taken a strange thing, and you have broken the covenant. Yet you have taught many to walk in a way that is crooked, and you have corrupted the covenant of Levi, says the Lord of hosts.