Coming to the Still Waters

The Story Behind the Story of Christmas

Immanuel: The Real Meaning of Christmas

      We are studying the last book of the Old Testament.  God's last words to His people before 400 years of silence.  The next time we will hear from God will be through the angel Gabriel and his message to Zechariah and Elizabeth.  Last week we looked at chapter 1 and realized that God is upset about the actions of His people.  V.2 they are doubting God's love.  V.6 they are despising God's name.  V.7 they are not giving their best to God with their offerings.  Is there more that God could be upset about?      Chapter 2 keeps right on going with 2 more points that go together.  The first point is corrupt ministry and God says He will bring curses upon what should be blessings.  The second point is corrupt marriages that are practiced and promoted by those in ministry.  The text brings it so we will handle the topic of divorce, especially because God says that He hates it.  I am not sure at this po...