The book of Malachi continues to unfold God’s interactions with a wayward Israel. Having confirmed His enduring love in the first message and rebuked the priesthood’s disrespect in the second, God now turns His attention to the nation’s profound unfaithfulness. In Malachi 2:17 – 3:5, we find God’s third message, a powerful declaration that promises…

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 their profound lack of respect. Now, in the third message (Malachi 2:10-16), God extends His critique to encompass both the priesthood and the entire nation, confronting them on a deeply…

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:…

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…