🔔 The
Story of Malachi — Faithfulness and the Coming Savior
Part One:
God Speaks to His People
Malachi begins by reminding Israel that God
loves them, even when they forget Him:
“I have loved you,” says the Lord.
Yet the people had become complacent and
disobedient:
- Priests
offered imperfect sacrifices
- People
were unfaithful in marriage
- They
ignored God’s commands
God spoke through Malachi to call them back
to faithfulness.
Part Two:
Warning Against Disobedience
God warned the people about the consequences
of sin:
- Tithes
and offerings are not to be neglected
- The
wicked will face judgment
- Those
who live dishonestly will be held accountable
“You have wearied the Lord with your words…
‘How have we wearied Him?’”
Faithfulness matters in every part of life
— work, worship, and relationships.
Part Three:
Promise of a Messenger
Malachi also pointed to the coming Messiah:
- A
messenger would prepare the way for the Lord
- God
would bring justice, healing, and salvation
- The
faithful would be purified and strengthened
“See, I will send the messenger who prepares
the way before Me, and the Lord you are seeking will suddenly come to His
temple.”
This prophecy points directly to John the
Baptist and Jesus Christ.
Part Four:
Hope and Encouragement
God encourages His people:
- Remember
His love and faithfulness
- Obedience
brings blessing
- Trust
that He will come to set things right
“He will turn the hearts of the parents to
their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents.”
Even in difficult times, God’s plan for
redemption and restoration is certain.
Part Five:
Lessons from Malachi
Malachi teaches us:
- God
desires faithfulness and obedience
- Sin
has consequences, but God calls us to return to Him
- God
promises a messenger and the coming Savior
- God’s
love and justice bring hope for the future
With Malachi, the Old Testament ends, pointing
forward to Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of God’s promises and the
Savior of the world.
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