CrossWay Church
May 18, 2025 - Malachi 2:17 - 3:5
These are the Bible passage and sermon notes for our Sunday morning worship services.
Locations & Times
CrossWay Church Battle Ground
311 N Parkway Ave, Battle Ground, WA 98604, USA
Sunday 9:30 PM
Malachi 2:17–3:5 — When God Comes Near
I. Israel’s Accusations Against God
A. They claim God is blessing __________.
B. They say God doesn’t care about __________.
C. We can fall into the same trap—questioning God’s __________ when we see evil prosper.
II. God’s Response
A. God promises to send a __________ to prepare the way for Him.
B. __________ the Baptist fulfills this role (cf. Matthew 11:10).
C. The Lord Himself will come to His ______________.
D. All four Gospels record Jesus entering the temple, initiating a spiritual _____________ process.
III. Who Can Stand When God Appears?
A. God will bring ___________ against evildoers:
1. Sorcery – Attempting to manipulate ____________ powers for personal gain.
2. Adultery – Violating the covenant of _______________.
3. False Testimony – Speaking _______________ or misleading others.
4. Injustice – Oppressing the __________: workers, widows, orphans, and foreigners.
B. Jesus will come again to __________ the living and the dead.
C. A proper __________ of God leads us to recognize our need for cleansing.
D. God promises to __________ and purify those who belong to Him.
1. This process is _________________.
2. It can feel ________________ and painful.
3. The goal is _________________ and Christ likeness.
E. Christ’s __________ allows us to stand in God’s presence:
1. Christ not only judges, but also endured _____________ for us.
2. Christ is both the Refiner and the ______________ who purifies
I. Israel’s Accusations Against God
A. They claim God is blessing __________.
B. They say God doesn’t care about __________.
C. We can fall into the same trap—questioning God’s __________ when we see evil prosper.
II. God’s Response
A. God promises to send a __________ to prepare the way for Him.
B. __________ the Baptist fulfills this role (cf. Matthew 11:10).
C. The Lord Himself will come to His ______________.
D. All four Gospels record Jesus entering the temple, initiating a spiritual _____________ process.
III. Who Can Stand When God Appears?
A. God will bring ___________ against evildoers:
1. Sorcery – Attempting to manipulate ____________ powers for personal gain.
2. Adultery – Violating the covenant of _______________.
3. False Testimony – Speaking _______________ or misleading others.
4. Injustice – Oppressing the __________: workers, widows, orphans, and foreigners.
B. Jesus will come again to __________ the living and the dead.
C. A proper __________ of God leads us to recognize our need for cleansing.
D. God promises to __________ and purify those who belong to Him.
1. This process is _________________.
2. It can feel ________________ and painful.
3. The goal is _________________ and Christ likeness.
E. Christ’s __________ allows us to stand in God’s presence:
1. Christ not only judges, but also endured _____________ for us.
2. Christ is both the Refiner and the ______________ who purifies