Renewal of Faith (6) – Renewal in Discernment of Good and Evil
by Rev. Jeremiah Cheung
Renewal of Faith (5) – Renewal in Offerings
By Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Malachi 3:7-12 The fifth debate focuses on Tithes and Offerings. In verse 7: “Ever since the time of your ancestors, you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord Almighty. Note the two uses of the […]
Renewal of Faith (4): Renewal of Faith in God
By Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Malachi 2:17-3:6 is the fourth round of debate between God and Israel. They wearied God with their words, yet they asked, “How have we wearied Him?” So God showed them how their words wearied Him. Behind the litany of problems enumerated lay a far more serious problem: God’s people had lost […]
Renewal of Faith (3) – Renewal in the Marriage Covenant
by Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Malachi 2:10-16 The third round of debate between God and the people of Israel is found in Malachi 2:10-16. in this debate, Good mentions the word “unfaithful” several times. The NIV translation uses the phrase “breaking faith.” This term does not refer to their religious faith, but fidelity in marriage, that […]