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  Malachi Chapter 4 – A Day is Coming Photo by  Scott Major  on  Unsplash When you get to the last chapter of Malachi, you can almost feel the tension in the air. It’s like a letter that’s building and building, and now it’s closing with something big. The prophet doesn’t end with soft words or gentle reminders; he ends with a picture so sharp, it’s hard to ignore. Malachi 4 is short—only six verses—but wow, they are packed like a suitcase that’s about to burst. It’s a chapter about the coming Day of the Lord. Not a “maybe” day, not a “well, perhaps” moment, but a certain one. And it’s not just a calm sunny day—it’s a day of burning, judgment, and restoration. This is the point in Scripture where the Old Testament wraps up, and honestly, the way it ends almost feels like the pause before a long silence. Because after Malachi, there will be four hundred years with no new prophetic voice, no new words from God through a prophet. And then… the voice of John the Baptis...

  Malachi Chapter 3 – Commentary and Explanation Photo by  Scott Major  on  Unsplash Malachi chapter 3 is one of those chapters where you just stop, reread, and realize—wow—God’s Word doesn’t play around. It’s not soft-pedaling anything here. The chapter takes us right into the heart of God’s justice, His refining work, and His call for His people to turn back. It’s like a spiritual heart-check moment. This is a chapter where God basically says, “I’m coming, and I’m coming to set things straight.” And that statement alone is both comforting and terrifying, depending on which side of the fence you stand on. Verse 1 – “Behold, I will send my messenger…” The chapter kicks off with God making an announcement. He says He’s sending His messenger to prepare the way before Him. Now, in the New Testament, Jesus Himself connects this to John the Baptist (Matthew 11:10). John was the forerunner, the one crying out in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the Lord.” The wor...

  Malachi Chapter 2 – A Heart-to-Heart from God to His People Photo by  Scott Major  on  Unsplash When we step into Malachi chapter 2, it’s like walking into a family meeting where God is speaking very direct, very personal, and honestly—quite confronting words to His people. There’s no sugar-coating here. The Lord is addressing the priests first, but the message spills over into everyone who claims to follow Him. It’s about responsibility, faithfulness, and the danger of turning God’s covenant into something cheap. And let’s be real—this isn’t just an ancient priest problem. This is about our own hearts too. Because the same patterns, the same compromises, the same spiritual laziness… they still sneak into our lives today. Verses 1–2: A Call to Listen or Else… God begins with: “And now, you priests, this command is for you. If you do not listen, and if you do not resolve to honor my name,” says the Lord Almighty, “I will send a curse on you, and I will curse ...

  Malachi Chapter 1 – A Call to Remember God’s Love and Honor His Name Photo by  Scott Major  on  Unsplash When you open the book of Malachi, it feels different than some of the other Old Testament books. It’s not full of grand visions like Ezekiel. It’s not packed with poetic lament like Jeremiah. Instead, it’s more like you’ve sat down across the table from God, and He’s having a serious conversation with you. There’s no small talk, no “how’s the weather?”— just straight to the point. Malachi chapter 1 is a strong wake-up call. And it’s not aimed at the pagans or the enemies of Israel. No, it’s pointed directly at God’s own people — the priests, the leaders, the worshippers. And that’s what makes it so… uncomfortable. God isn’t talking to “someone else” here. He’s talking to us . The Background – Why This Conversation is Happening The name Malachi means “my messenger.” This prophet’s ministry happened after the Jewish people had returned from the Babylonian e...

  Introduction to the Book of Malachi – Commentary and Explanation Photo by Scott Major on Unsplash The Book of Malachi… the last book of the Old Testament. Just hearing that already stirs up something, doesn’t it? This is the final voice, the last prophetic echo before a long silence. After Malachi speaks, Israel won’t hear from a prophet for about four hundred years. That’s a long pause. Imagine God speaking for centuries through prophets, warnings, promises, visions—and then one last message, and silence. It almost feels like the calm before a storm… or more like the stillness before the dawn. Because after that silence, Jesus would step into the scene. Malachi’s name means “my messenger” —some people even debate if “Malachi” was his actual name or more like a title. But either way, the book carries the weight of God’s final Old Testament word to His people. And it’s not a gentle bedtime story either. Malachi’s style is direct. Almost like a courtroom drama where God is the p...