Message Notes

YAG 15th RETREAT
Theme: Tithes and Offerings
Date: 4-5 May 2012
Text: Malachi 1
Session #1

GOALS OF RETREAT

1. A deeper understanding and appreciation of the Doctrine of Tithes and Offerings

2. An appreciation of the Book of Malachi

3. Re-examination of our understanding of our personal practice of Giving

4. A challenge to correct wrong understanding and practice of the Doctrine of Tithes and Offerings

5. A new level of faith and practice of worship and offering

6. Expectation of an even more significant walk with God

7. Attempting and expecting a greater ministry

DANGERS

1. Danger of Despising God’s Name                   Malachi 1:6

2. Danger of Defiling God’s Name                      Malachi 1:7

3. Danger of Committing Evil                              Malachi 1:8

4. Danger of Displeasing God                              Malachi 1:8, 10

5. Danger of Being Unaccepted by God             Malachi 1:8-9, 13

6. Danger of Profanation                                      Malachi 1:12

7. Danger of being Cursed as a Deceiver            Malachi 1:14

8. Danger of Robbing God                                    Malachi 3:8

NEED OF HIGHLIGHTING THESE DANGERS

1. Ignorance

2. Carelessness

3. Jadedness

4. Sinfulness

MUCH-NEEDED REFLECTION

1. God’s love for us                                Malachi 1:1-4

2. Honouring of God as Father           Malachi 1:6

3. Honouring of God as Master          Malachi 1:6

4. Magnifying of God’s name              Malachi 1:5

a)      As the LORD                         Malachi 1:5

b)      As the LORD of hosts          Malachi 1:14

c)       As a Great King                    Malachi 1:14