Malachi
Old Testament • Book #39
The final Old Testament prophet calls Israel back to covenant faithfulness.
"An oracle: the word of the Lord to Israel by Malachi. "
— Malachi 1:1
About the Book of Malachi
Malachi is God's final word before 400 years of prophetic silence. Through a series of disputations, God confronts His people's spiritual apathy: offering blemished sacrifices, neglecting tithes, questioning His justice. Yet He promises a coming messenger to prepare the way. Malachi closes the Old Testament looking forward to the dawn of a new era.
Background
- Author
- Malachi
- Date Written
- ~435–400 BC
- Genre
- Minor Prophet
Key Themes in Malachi
- ▸Spiritual apathy and renewal
- ▸Faithful giving and worship
- ▸God's unchanging love
- ▸The coming messenger
- ▸Justice and accountability
Famous Verses from Malachi
“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven.”
— Malachi 3:10
“For I am the Lord, I change not.”
— Malachi 3:6
“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings.”
— Malachi 4:2
“Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me.”
— Malachi 3:1
“I have loved you, saith the Lord.”
— Malachi 1:2
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