Week 960 · Old Testament · about 2 minutes · 266 words
💧 Malachi 1
Malachi 1 opens with these words: “A revelation, Yahweh’s word to Israel by Malachi.” The line to keep is Malachi 1:2: ““I have loved you,” says Yahweh. Yet you say, “How have you loved us?” “Wasn’t Esau Jacob’s brother?” says Yahweh, “Yet I loved Jacob;” Carry the word “loved” from that verse into the rest of the day.
Malachi 1 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “A revelation, Yahweh’s word to Israel by Malachi.” That is not a motto invented for a poster. It is the first sentence a family hears when this page is opened at night.
Keep going a little further. The chapter also says, “When you offer the blind for sacrifice, isn’t that evil? And when you offer the lame and sick, isn’t that evil? Present it now to your governor! Will he be pleased with you? Or will he accept your person?” says Yahweh of Armies.” Malachi 1 opens with these words: “A revelation, Yahweh’s word to Israel by Malachi.” The line to keep is Malachi 1:2: ““I have loved you,” says Yahweh. Yet you say, “How have you loved us?” “Wasn’t Esau Jacob’s brother?” says Yahweh, “Yet I loved Jacob;” Carry the word “loved” from that verse into the rest of the day.
The line worth learning out loud is Malachi 1:2: ““I have loved you,” says Yahweh. Yet you say, “How have you loved us?” “Wasn’t Esau Jacob’s brother?” says Yahweh, “Yet I loved Jacob;” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.
What happens first in Malachi 1? Then try this: Read ““I have loved you,” says Yahweh. Yet you say, “How have you loved us?” “Wasn’t Esau Jacob’s brother?” says…” once more. What does it show you about God? You do not have to finish every verse. You can close the book after the memory verse and still have read the Bible together.
““I have loved you,” says Yahweh. Yet you say, “How have you loved us?” “Wasn’t Esau Jacob’s brother?” says Yahweh, “Yet I loved Jacob;”
Malachi 1:2 · Malachi 1
Say it
Practice Malachi 1:2
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
“Ihavelovedyou,”Yahweh.Yetyousay,“Howhaveyoulovedus?”“Wasn’tEsaubrother?”says“YetIlovedJacob;
Talk about it
- What happens first in Malachi 1?
- Read ““I have loved you,” says Yahweh. Yet you say, “How have you loved us?” “Wasn’t Esau Jacob’s brother?” says…” once more. What does it show you about God?
- Who can you tell one sentence from Malachi 1 before bedtime?
Prayer
Father, thank you for Malachi 1. Help us remember Malachi 1:2 when we wake up, and teach us to notice you in an ordinary night. Amen.
Parent tip
If Malachi 1 is long, read Malachi 1:2 twice and ask one of the talk-about questions. The chapter page has every verse if you want more tomorrow.
Week 960 · the whole night
💧 Malachi 1
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