The authorship of Malachi is discussed. Malachi means “my message” and it is uncertain whether this is a name or a title.
Malachi lived in the days of Nehemiah and prophesied about the year 430
BC. His preaching is a response to the wickedness of the people and the
priests, as well as a call to salvation. The people were now disillusioned
about their future and skeptical of God’s promises.
What does this book show about the character and
nature of God?
1:14: “For I
am a great king.”
2:5: "The
purpose of my covenant with the Levites was to bring life and peace, and
that is what I gave them.”
2:16: “For I
hate divorce.”
3:6: “I am
the Lord, and I do not change.”
What does this book show about God’s redemptive
plan for mankind?
Many Jews believe the continuation of the Old Testament still has not
arrived, and standing at the Wall in Jerusalem, asking God for deliverance of
his people. But as Christians we know that the sequel came for over 2 000 years
ago - with Jesus.
Malachi tells both about John and Jesus - how John the Baptist cleared
the way for the King and our Lord – Jesus Christ (3:1)
“Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the Lord arrives. His preaching will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers.Otherwise I will come and strike the land with a curse.”(4:5-6).during my
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