What does Malachi 1:6-2:9 teach us in Partiality in the Pulpit?

In this sermon on Malachi 1:6-2:9, Dr. Toby Holt of New Geneva Theological Seminary teaches that God condemns the priests of Malachi's day for showing partiality in the law—lowering the standard of worship, corrupting the covenant of Levi, and preaching only the parts of Scripture people wanted to hear. Because ministers who lead God's people into iniquity face a stricter judgment, Holt argues that faithful pastors must keep the whole counsel of God on their lips, and the congregation must seek the law from the minister's mouth, refusing to divide either God's Word or God's people by preference.

Questions this sermon answers:

1. What is the main issue in this passage? In this sermon on Malachi 1:6-2:9, Dr.

2. How does this text point us to Christ? It shows the need for God's grace and the hope fulfilled in the gospel.

3. How should Christians respond? With faith, repentance, and renewed trust in the Lord's Word.

"And now, O priests, this commandment is for you. If you will not hear, and if you will not take it to heart, to give glory to My name, says the Lord of hosts, I will send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have cursed them already, because you do not take it to heart." - Malachi 2:1-2 (NKJV)

Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more verse-by-verse Bible teaching at newgeneva.org; support this ministry at newgeneva.org/give.