1. Malachi 4 A time-limited offer

2. The story so far Dead and formal religion Hearts that were wrong Compromise and disobedience Arrogant, self-righteous blindness Bad leadership Robbing God Judgement to come

3. Overview The day of the Lord – Certainty – What it will mean for different people The required response The final warning So what?

4. The day of the Lord NIV translation “surely” – Means it is sure / certain –Most versions say “behold” or “look” Will burn like a furnace – Intensity – Purpose – Irresistability

5. The day of the Lord: unbelievers Will burn like a furnace – The arrogant – Every evildoer – It will burn away all stubble / dross The judgement is God’s doing It will utterly destroy – The root as well as the branch

6. The day of the Lord: believers The furnace will refine Those who revere God’s name Christ: the Sun of Righteousness – Risen with healing in His wings – This sun will never again set Will bring liberty and joy – Like young calves released from the stall Victorious exaltation

7. It’s the final countdown The required response: – Remember Moses and the law – Remember the decrees previously given – Remember the prophets The final warning: – Prophecy will cease – Elijah will come – Unity and the return to true religion –The warning to those who will not turn

8. So what? Judgement is certain, unavoidable and eternal – Are we ready? (both believers and unbelievers) Do we have a right and balanced view of God? – The day of judgement: 1 day with different effects? – Do we truly love the God of justice and grace? Are we living for eternity? – Looking forward to and living in the light of eternity? – Are we bogged down in the present? Are we allowing God’s word to shape us? – Are we only looking for experiences? This could be your last chance; – Are you taking it seriously?