Malachi 3:6 reminds us that God does not change, offering hope even in difficult times.

Explore Malachi 4:5–6 in its postexilic setting, John the Baptist in Matthew 11 and 17, Luke 1:17, and the future day of the LORD.

Explore Malachi 3:1 in its post-exilic setting, John the Baptist in Matthew 11 and Mark 1, Jesus’s temple coming, and its future horizon.

Malachi 4 announces a coming day that will burn like a furnace, consuming the proud and the wicked, while bringing healing and joy to those who fear God's name. It closes with a call to remember the law of Moses and a promise that Elijah will come before the great and terrible day of Yahweh.

Malachi 3 announces a coming messenger who prepares the way for the Lord, who will suddenly come to his temple as a refiner and purifier. The chapter confronts the people's robbery of God in tithes and offerings, promises blessing for obedience, and records a book of remembrance for those who fear Yahweh and speak with one another.

Malachi 2 rebukes the priests for failing to honor God and teach truth, and it condemns Judah for dealing treacherously in marriage and in speech. The chapter calls for covenant faithfulness and warns that God will not ignore such betrayal.

Malachi 1 is a revelation from Yahweh to Israel through Malachi, declaring God's love for Jacob while contrasting it with His rejection of Esau. The chapter confronts the priests for despising God's name by offering defective sacrifices and calls them to honor Him as a great King.

A faithful, original Bible study of Malachi that traces the book’s message to Jesus Christ.

A Scripture-first Sermon Academy guide to Malachi Bible study guide with biblical context, study questions, teaching help, and related resources.