In God’s second dispute with his people, recorded in Malachi 1:6-14, he accused the priests and the people of despising him. After they objected, God demonstrated how they were cutting corners in their worship. Their failure points to the need for a perfect priest who would offer a perfect sacrifice for sins, which is just what we find in Jesus.
Because of the Holy Spirit, believers can live in a way that pleases God.
Jesus told more parables to show that the kingdom of God is free to enter but demands everything.
Although we may not long to be holy as much as we long to be hopeful (see last week’s sermon), the way Peter describes...
