The last book of the Old Testament, Malachi is a beautiful expression of God’s love for a nation that continues to disobey Him.
INTRODUCTION TO
Malachi
Outline:
- God’s love for Israel. (1:1-5)
- Israel’s defiled sacrifices. (1:6-14)
- God’s admonition for the priests. (2:1-9)
- Israel’s sins shown offensive to God. (2:10–3:15)
- Promises and rewards for those who fear God. (3:16–4:6)
Author: Malachi.
Date Written: Between 450 and 400 b.c.
Time Span: About seven years.
Title: From the book’s author, Malachi. This name means “my messenger.”
Background: The temple of God is now complete. The ministries of Haggai and Zechariah are over, but prophecy continues through Malachi and his contemporary, Nehemiah. Once again the nation has fallen into a wide variety of sins: divorce, intermarriage to pagan spouses, neglect of the temple and its tithes, ungodly leadership, and indifference. It has been about 100 years since the Jews’ return to Jerusalem, and now God’s people are discouraged due to the trying times of drought and famine.
Where Written: Jerusalem.
To Whom: To all Israelites, but especially to the remnant that returned from captivity in Babylon.
Content: The prophet Malachi brings a message of judgment on the people because they have not learned from their past sins. In a dialogue with God, the sins and apathy of the people are rebuked. Malachi is distinguished as being the only prophetic book that ends not in deliverance, but judgment. Mankind has made very little progress spiritually through the years, and thus, the Old Testament ends with the word “curse.” However, this word is contained in a promise that Elijah will come to restore the hearts of the fathers. This is fulfilled with the coming of John the Baptist who prepares the way for Jesus Christ, 400 years after Malachi’s message.
Key Words: “Tithe”; “Prepare.”
When the people do not “tithe,” they are actually robbing from God what is rightfully His (3:8-9). But the people owe to God more than just their money; they owe their time, talents, and praises as well. Part of Malachi’s ministry is to “prepare” the hearts of God’s people and the way for John the Baptist, who will then “prepare” the way for the Messiah, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Themes: • Remembering God’s past victories will help during our times of need today. • Giving to God and His work is a privilege, not a punishment. • Try as we may, we can never outgive the Lord. • There is no overlooking the issue of sin. • God has a plan that includes all of history.
Course Description
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Certification
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Who this course is for
- Anyone interested in learning about business (only practical concepts that you can use and no boring theory + we won’t cover business topics that are common sense).
