Malachi 2:5-6 Part 1 of 2

"The purpose of my covenant with the Levites was to bring life and peace, and that is what I gave them. This required reverence from them, and they greatly revered me and stood in awe of my name. They passed on to the people the truth of the instructions they received from me. They did not lie or cheat; they walked with me, living good and righteous lives, and they turned many from lives of sin."

"The purpose of my covenant with the Levites"

Deuteronomy 33:9  "The Levites obeyed your word and guarded your covenant. They were more loyal to you than to their own parents. They ignored their relatives and did not acknowledge their own children." (see Exodus 33:25-29, Numbers 25:6-9)

Psalm 25:10  The LORD leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep his covenant and obey his demands. (see verses 8-10)

Psalm 103:17-18  But the love of the LORD remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children's children of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commands! (see verses 7-18)

Luke 22:20  After supper he took another cup of wine and said, "This cup is the new covenant between God and his people--an agreement confirmed with my blood, which is poured out as a sacrifice for you." (see verses 14-20, also Matthew 26:26-29)

Hebrews 7:22  Because of this oath, Jesus is the one who guarantees this better covenant with God. (see verses 11-28)

"was to bring life and peace, and that is what I gave them." 

Numbers 25:12  "Now tell him that I am making my special covenant of peace with him." (see all chapter 25)

"This required reverence from them, and they greatly revered me and stood in awe of my name." 

Deuteronomy 14:23  "Bring this tithe to the designated place of worship--the place the LORD your God chooses for his name to be honored--and eat it there in his presence. This applies to your tithes of grain, new wine, olive oil, and the firstborn males of your flocks and herds. Doing this will teach you always to fear the LORD your God." (see verses 22-39)

Deuteronomy 28:58-59  "If you refuse to obey all the words of instruction that are written in this book, and if you do not fear the glorious and awesome name of the LORD your God, then the LORD will overwhelm you and your children with indescribable plagues. These plagues will be intense and without relief, making you miserable and unbearably sick." (see verses 58-62)

Psalm 119:161  Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word. (see verses 161-168)

Hebrews 12:28-29  Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. For our God is a devouring fire. (see verses 25-29)

 

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