Jonathan T.
God Rebukes Israel for Unfaithfulness in Marriage
In the previous messages from the prophet Malachi, God first affirmed His unwavering love for Israel despite their doubts, then sharply rebuked the priesthood for
A Stern Rebuke: God Calls Out the Priesthood’s Disrespect
Having powerfully affirmed His enduring love for the nation of Israel in the opening verses of Malachi, the Lord now sharply shifts His focus. In the second message of the book, found in Malachi 1:6-9, God turns His gaze upon the very heart of Israel’s spiritual life: its priesthood. The accusation is clear and direct:…
God’s Enduring Love for Israel: A Look at Malachi 1:2-5
The book of Malachi, the final book of the Old Testament, opens with a profound declaration from the Lord: “I have loved you.” Yet, in a testament to the human heart’s capacity for doubt, the people of Israel respond with a skeptical question: “How have You loved us?” This exchange sets the stage for Malachi’s…