In this overview of the final book of the Old Testament, we take a look at the message of the prophet Malachi. Written approximately 400 years before Christ, this book serves as a powerful bridge between the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the long silence that preceded the arrival of John the Baptist and Jesus.
In this study, we explore:
- God’s Love and Election: How God distinguished Israel from Edom and the expectation of honor that comes with being His special people.
- The Failure of the Priesthood: We discuss God’s rebuke of the priests who offered defiled sacrifices and showed partiality in teaching the law.
- Faithfulness in Marriage: A look at the "treachery" of divorcing the wives of their youth and the dangers of marrying into idolatry.
- Robbing God: Understanding the call to bring tithes and offerings and the promise of blessing for those who trust Him.
- The Promise of the Messenger: How Malachi points forward to the coming of "Elijah" (John the Baptist) and the "Sun of Righteousness" (Jesus Christ).
Join us as we examine these timeless themes of justice, repentance, and the unchanging nature of God.