November 16, 2025
The Sun Rises on Judgment Day
Malachi 4:1-6
Get to Know the Group What was a time when you expected something frightening, but it turned out to be a relief instead? (difficult conversation that ended well, test results that came back clear, a storm passed by)
God’s Words of Grace “All the arrogant and every evildoer.” Why do you think Malachi emphasizes all and every? _______________________________________________________________________________________ How does the promise of God’s perfect judgment bring peace to believers who suffer injustice now? _______________________________________________________________________________________ Why is that little word “BUT” so important? ________________________________________________________________________________________ What does it mean that we will “jump around like calves from the stall”? ________________________________________________________________________________________ Find the Oasis for Life What emotions come to mind when you imagine finally seeing God vindicate his people? ________________________________________________________________________________________ What practices help you remember God’s Word when life grows busy or discouraging? ________________________________________________________________________________________ How does God use the Church today to prepare people for the Lord’s coming? ________________________________________________________________________________________
(Write the names of requested prayers on the lines below) Closing Prayer: Lord Jesus, Sun of Righteousness, Thank You for taking the fire of judgment in our place and rising with healing in Your wings. Keep our hearts humble, our faith strong, and our hope fixed on the day You return. Until then, help us reflect Your light in a world that still sits in darkness. Bring us safely to that day when we will leap with joy in Your presence forever. We also offer up in prayer to you those who are on our hearts _____________, _______________, ______________, ____________. In Jesus’ name Amen.