June 7, 2026 Sunday School Presentation by Dr. Charles T. Shoemaker

TEXT: MALACHI 3:7-12

INTRODUCTION:

Malachi was the last of the OT prophets. His ministry occurred about 400 years before Christ. The major theme of the book is an appeal to Israel to repent of her sin & return to the Lord. Right at the heart of this prophecy, this faithful prophet presents the possibility of God’s blessings: He speaks of the windows of Heaven! God opens the windows of heaven when there is…

1. A Spiritual Restoration!  v.7
   1. Restoration is initiated by repentance
   2. Restoration involves obedience
2. A Specific Restitution! vv. 8 – 10a
   1. The proportion of the restitution (10% minimum)
   2. The place of the restitution
   3. The purpose of the restitution
3. A Supernatural Realization! v.10b – 12
   1. The rewarding of our faith
   2. The rebuking of our foes
   3. The renewing of our faithfulness