Malachi: Marriage Matters.

We live in a world where promises are easily made and quickly broken. But God calls His people to be different—to reflect His faithfulness in every relationship and every commitment we make, especially in our marriage. In Malachi’s day, the people were worshiping with their lips but breaking covenant with their lives. Through this passage, God reminds us that true worship is seen not just in what we say, but in how we stay faithful to Him and to one another.

Malachi 2:10-16

Sermon Outline
1. Reminder of Covenant
2. Unequal Convenants
3. Unfaithful Covenants
4. Faithful Covenants

Practical Application
1. Guard Your Heart
2. Choose Faithfulness
3. Communicate with Kindness and Honesty
4. Worship Together
5. Forgive Quickly and Fully
6. Keep Investing


Discussion Questions

• What does it mean that we all have “one Father” and “one Creator”?
• How does recognizing God as our common Father shape the way we treat others in the church?
• Why was marrying those who worshiped other gods such a serious offense to God?
• What are some modern ways we might form “ungodly alliances” that compromise our faith today?
• Why did God reject the people’s offerings even though they were worshiping outwardly?
• How can broken relationships hinder our worship and prayers today?
• What does this passage teach us about God’s purpose for marriage?
• Why does God say He “hates divorce,” and what does that reveal about His heart for covenant faithfulness?
• Where is God calling you to greater faithfulness—in your relationships, your commitments, or your walk with Him?
• How can we as believers reflect God’s faithfulness more clearly in a world that treats promises lightly?