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  MALACHI 1:2
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: God's love for us is unfathomable and manifested in many ways,
but we often question it when we face challenges.

Topics: "Trust in Trials", "God's Love"
Scripture References: Psalm 37:25, Isaiah 41:10, John 3:16, Romans 8:35, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Ephesians 3:17, Philippians 4:19, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 5:7, 1 John 3:1

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Chuck Smith emphasizes God's profound love for humanity as expressed in
Malachi 1:2, illustrating that God's love is unfathomable and manifested
through our calling, salvation, and future reign. He addresses the
common question of God's love during times of trial and suffering,
urging believers to recognize the depth of God's provision and care even
amidst challenges. Smith encourages the congregation to reflect on
whether they are asking the right questions about God's love in their
lives.

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CONTENT
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I. "I HAVE LOVED YOU, SAITH THE LORD."

A. "For God so loved the world He gave..."

1. God's love unfathomable. Rom. 8: 35.

2. Unsearchable riches of love. Eph. 3:17.

B. His love manifested by:

1. Our calling.

a. Why should God allow you to hear?

2. Our salvation.

a. Provision made for our sins.

3. Our present position.

a. Sons of God.

4. Our future reign.

a. Preserving our needs etc.

5. Preserving of our lives.

a. Supplying our needs etc.

II. WHEREIN HAST THOU LOVED US?

A. Love questioned.

1. When trials oppress us sorely.

a. Financial problems.

b. Physical sufferings.

2. When we see prosperity of ungodly.

3. Under extreme pressure from Satan.

III. HAVE WE THE RIGHT QUESTION?

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/malachi-12/
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