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.
Believers can rejoice with shouts of praise, because God is the king over all the nations.
In his opening thanksgiving and prayer, Paul focused on our three most important days.
Paul addressed a serious conflict in the church and how to live differently: in unity, joy, gentleness, peace, and goodness.