Malachi
From Commontary
The Book of Malachi
Contents |
Author
Malachi, a prophet
Date
About 430 B.C.
Occasion & Purpose
To confront the people with their sins and to restore their relationship with God
Themes
God's Love, The sin of the priests, The sin of the people, The Lord's coming
Outline
Malachi 1:1-5 Introduction and First Dispute: God's Love
Malachi 1:6-2:9 Second Dispute: Unfaithfulness of the Priests
Malachi 2:10-16 Third Dispute: Unfaithfulness of the People
Malachi 2:17-3:5 Fourth Dispute: God's Justice
Malachi 3:6-12 Fifth Dispute: Robbing God
