The Book of Malachi

Malachi, Anonymous Prophet Agape Bible Study
The Book of Malachi

Malachi was Israel's last Old Covenant prophet before the birth of St. John the Baptist. In most Christian Bibles, the Book of Malachi is the last book in the canon of the Old Testament Bible before New Testament Gospels. The books of the prophets usually come just before the Gospels because the prophets' writings foretell the coming of the Davidic Redeemer-Messiah, whose mission is fulfilled and explained in the books and letters of the New Testament. The message of the Book of Malachi is that the old Sinai Covenant was still in force, and unlike His people, God remained faithful to them and their place in salvation history. Through an unnamed prophet called "Malachi," meaning "my messenger" in Hebrew, Yahweh convicts the people of numerous abuses and calls for their repentance before the new era when His messenger will proclaim the restoration of true religion. He will announce a return to moral and spiritual order culminating in a new sacrifice offered to God by the people of all nations.
References for the course are found in the Course Bibliography

Lesson Number	Chapter	Description	Handouts
Lesson 1	1:1-2:9	Introduction The First Two Oracles: Yahweh's Love for His Covenant People and His Indictment Against the Failed Priests	Handouts
Lesson 2	2:10-3:24/4:6	Oracles 3-6 and the Epilogue Chapters 2:10-3:24/4:6 Mixed Marriages The Day of Yahweh Failures to Support the Temple Yahweh's Book of Remembrance Epilogue	Handouts