HIStory: Seeing Jesus in the Silence

1. The Faithless Rebel (v2:10-3:15)
   1. The Broken Covenant
      • The were guilty of infidelity (2:10-16), injustice (3:17-3:3) and ingratitude (3:6-12)
   2. The Baseless Complaints
      • The futility of serving God
      • The fairness of God
2. The Faithful Remnant (v3:16-18)
   1. Prayers to the Almighty
      • The encouragement of the faithful
      • The encouragement of the Father
      • The encouragement of the fearful
   2. Promise to Act
      • God's special people would be spared and separated for service.
3. The Future Renewal (v4:1-6)
   1. The Refiner's Fire
   2. The Reverent Few
   3. The Redeemer, Finally!
      • Despite changes in the world and in their worship, they were still waiting for the Messiah.

Application: How to go “Back to the Future”

• Are you saved?
• Are you sinning?
• Are you serving?
• Are you committed to the saints?
• Are you reading the Scriptures?