[00:00:48] First Reading - Malachi 3:1-4
[00:01:57] Second Reading - Philippians 1:3-11
[00:03:06] Gospel Reading - Luke 3:1-6
[00:04:15] Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:21:32] Blessing and Dismissal
Questions for reflection on Malachi 3:1-4:
- What is your reaction to Malachi's statement about God being a refiner's fire? Is it hopeful? Frighting?...?
- What impurities are being burned away by e refiner's fire? In our world? In your life?
- What does it mean to be purified/sanctified? Is this done to us, or do we have a part to play in the process? How does that process feel?
- Who is the messenger? Who is he preparing the way for?
