While the people cynically questioned God’s justice and longed for his intervention, in Malachi 2:17-3:5, God told them he would be coming in judgment after his messenger prepared the way. In the New Testament, we learn who that messenger was and what God did when he showed up, which was a shock to all.
In prayer, the natural counterpart of giving thanks is to make requests. Together, thanking and requesting help us live out the uniquely Christian combination...
The tenth plague was the death of the firstborn of Egypt, which was also the salvation of the people of Israel.
Once Jesus ascended on high, he sent the Father's promised Spirit to light up the church and empower her for her mission.
