Doorkeepers (Malachi 1:6-14)

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DOORKEEPERS

MALACHI 1:6-14

God is jealous for the purity of his worship and expects leaders in his church guard it.

  • The Priests’ Failure to Guard the Doors (vv. 6-14)

  • The Better Priest (v. 10; John 2:13-17; Hebrews 9:14; 1 Peter 1:19)

  • The Keepers of the Keys (v. 11; Matthew 16:19; 18:17-18; 1 Corinthians 11:17-20)

Discussion Starters

Monday—Have you ever considered how many times the Bible talks about the need for worship to be acceptable? (Rom 12:1–2; Phil 4:18; Heb 11:4; 12:28; 1 Pet. 2:5) What makes it acceptable?

Tuesday—What were the priests in the tabernacle called to guard? (Num 1:53; 3:7-8, 38) Why was this necessary? Whom were they serving in this?

Wednesday—Does Jesus care about purity in worship? How did Jesus do what the priests in Malachi’s day refused to do? (John 2:13-17; Hebrews 9:14; 1 Peter 1:19)

Thursday—What kinds of sacrifices are you called to offer God? (Heb 13:15; Phil 2:17; 4:18; Rom 12:2) Is God satisfied with anything less than the best you have to offer? Why?

Friday—Who are the doorkeepers in the church today? (Matthew 16:19; 18:17-18; 1 Corinthians 11:17-19) What is their responsibility? Whom are they serving in this?

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Brett McNeill

Brett McNeill has been our pastor since we began in 2004. He and Jen have been married since 1998 and have four wonderful daughters. Brett is a graduate of Westminster Seminary in California (Masters in Divinity, 2003). His desire is to clearly proclaim Jesus Christ from all of Scripture in a way that is clear, convicting and encouraging.