1. Malachi 1:6-8 Dishonored and Despised the Lord’s name (vs. 6). Jews were commanded to honor the Lord’s name (Exodus 20:7). Offered defiled food on the altar (vs. 7). Priests were to be undefiled (Lev. 22:1-3). Given sacrifices of animals that were blind, lame and sick (vs. 8). The Lord required unblemished offerings (Deut. 15:19-21: Lev. 22:17-25).

2. Giving Our Best Malachi 1:6-8 I. “A Holy Priesthood” (Revelation 5:9,10; 1 Peter 2:4,5 & 9). A. Worship in spirit and in truth (John 4:20-24). Worship “in spirit” Worship “in truth” (2 Timothy 4:3; Matthew 15:9).

3. Giving Our Best Malachi 1:6-8 II. “Our Bodies A Living Sacrifice” (Romans 12:1,2). A. Our Time (Ephesians 5:15-17; Colossians 4:5,6). B. Our Minds (Colossians 3:1-6). C. Our Prayer & Praise (Philippians 4:6,7). D. Our Behavior (Romans 6:1-7; Ephesians 4:17-24).

4. Giving Our Best Malachi 1:6-8 III. Our Possessions. A. Are Our Possessions Used For the Glory of God? (Matthew 25:14-30; Romans 12:3-8). B. Do We Use Our Goods To Help Others? (Galatians 6:6-10). C. Are We Enslaved To Our Possessions? (Luke 16:13). D. Do We Support the Lord’s Work With Our Means? (Philippians 4:18).