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Questioning God’s Love
(Malachi #2)
Malachi 1:2-5
Dr. Jeff Burris

I. God’s Love for Israel

A. Jacob (_____________) vs. Esau (_______________)

B. Love vs. Hate

1. comparative language (Luke 14:26)

2. covenant language (Deuteronomy 4:37; 7:7-8; Hosea 9:15)

II. The Premise Behind the Question

If God really loved me, ____________________________________________.

III. Understanding Life and Love

A. From a Theological Perspective

1. We are _______________ creatures living in a ________________ world.

2. Sin brings ____________________ and _______________. (James 1:15)

B. From a Parental Perspective

1. Parental love induces pain for __________________________.
(Proverbs 13:24; 23.13; Hebrews 12:4-11)

2. Parental love allows pain for ___________________________. (James 1:2-4)

C. From an Eternal Perspective (Romans 8:16-23)

IV. God’s Love for ________________________ (John 3:16; Romans 5:8)

V. God’s Love for _________________________ (1 John 3:1; 4:9; John 14:3)

God loves His people, and His people should _________________________.

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