Malachi

Book Outline & Menu of Notes

Key & Guide to Notes
The Prophecy of Malachi -
- The Messenger of the LORD -
Though met by unbelieving cynicism (voiced in eight cynical questions as shown below), God's Word will accomplish the purpose for which He was sent.
 
I. A review of Jehovah’s love for Israel. Mal 1:1-5
(1) Wherein (in what way) hast Thou loved us?
II. A rebuke of the priests 1:6- 2:1-9
(2) Wherein have we despised Thy Name?
(3) Wherein have we polluted Thee?
III. A rebuke of treachery in marriage 2:10-16
(4) Wherefore (Why) are our sacrifices unacceptable?
    (a) Unequal marital yokes with unbelievers.
    (b) Unkept marriage vows toward first wives.
IV. Two Messengers: of Repentance, of Judgment 2:17- 3:1-7
(5) Wherein have we wearied Thee? 2:17
       (Where is the God of judgment?)
    (a) The Forerunner, to prepare the way.
    (b) The Covenant Messenger, to purge and judge.
(6) Wherein shall we return? 3:7
V. Apostate Israel in contrast to the Faithful Remnant 3:8-18
(a) The arrogance of unbelievers 3:8-15
    (7) Wherein have we robbed Thee?
    (8) Wherein have we spoken against Thee?
       (It is useless to serve God. The ungodly prosper.)
(b) God’s remembrance of the godly 3:16-18
VI. The Day of the LORD 4:1-6
(a) The Sun of Righteousness will arise:
(b) Elijah, will come first, to prepare hearts for that Day.
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