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History of
the Book of Malachi
A
minor prophet in the days of Nehemiah, Malachi appeals
to the backsliders. This Book was written around 432
B.C. to 425 B.C. The prophet Malachi uses the
question/answer method to probe deeply into Israel's
problems of hypocrisy, infidelity, divorce, false
worship and arrogance. These words straight from the
Lord through His prophet Malachi did not phase the Jews.
Until John the Baptist came, God remained silent and
quit communicating to His people through a prophet's
voice. The way Malachi prophesied, it was designed to
break through the barrier of Israael's disbelief,
disappointment and discouragement. Through all their
rebellion though God reveals His continuing love. The
love of God is shown for the nation of Israel. The sin
of the priests and the people are confronted and then
the future is proclaimed with the coming of Jesus Christ
and of Elijah. The spiritual climate of the people had
grown cold, and Malachi rebukes them for their religious
and social compromise. If they return to God with
sincere hearts, they will be blessed. When reading
through these 4 chapters of the Old Testament Book of
Malachi, pray what the Lord wants to work in you through
these prophetic Words. If we learn the lesson through
His example, we will spare ourselves the grief that came
with not following what God longs for His children to
do.
After you read through each chapter of this easy to
navigate, free online study bible; simply click the
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at the end of the chapter or click on a chapter number
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of any page. Under some verses, you will find
cross-reference links that are clickable and usable for
study purposes.
Dear Heavenly Father,
As this dear person reads through Your Holy Word, we ask
that Your presence be upon them to learn what You desire
them to know. May Your Words come alive to them as they
draw close to You in this time of reading Your Word at
this Online Bible site.
In Jesus' Precious Name,
Amen. |
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