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My Servants The Prophets

Explore the profound teachings of the prophet Malachi, God's last messenger, addressing spiritual apathy in Israel. This detailed analysis covers key themes, structure, and messages in Malachi's prophecy, providing insights into the rebuke of priests and people, along with God's unwavering love for Israel. Learn about the historical context and significance of Malachi through a didactic-dialectic lens, witnessing the challenges faced by the remnant post-exile. Uncover powerful lessons on faith, worship, and obedience from this pivotal prophet.

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My Servants The Prophets

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  2. My Servants The Prophets Major Lessons From Selected Minor Prophets

  3. Approximate Dates Of The Minor Prophets 9th Century (Early Assyrian Period) • Obadiah (845 B.C.) • Joel (830 B.C.) • Jonah (790-750 B.C.) 6th Century (Exilic Period) Ezekiel (593-570 B.C.) Daniel (605-536 B.C.) 8th Century (Assyrian Period) • Amos (755 B.C.) • Hosea (750-725 B.C.) Isaiah (740-700 B.C.) • Micah (735-700 B.C.) 6th-5th Centuries (Post-Exilic Periods) • Haggai (520 B.C.) • Zechariah (520-518 B.C.) • Malachi (440 B.C.) 7th Century (Chaldean Period) Jeremiah (626-586 B.C. & after) • Zephaniah (630-625 B.C) • Nahum (625-612 B.C.) • Habakkuk (612-605 B.C.)

  4. Family Hometown Occupation Malachi: The Man • His name meant “My Messenger” • We know nothing of him personally • He is only mentioned 1 time…Mal1:1 • He is quoted only 2 times…Mal 1:2 Rom 9:13 Mal 4:6 Lk 1:17 • Of all the O.T. prophets (Major or Minor), he was God’s final “messenger”

  5. The Date: • Other O.T. books contain information that is related to the story of Malachi…most notably, Ezra and Nehemiah • 2nd return under Ezra – 458 B.C. • 3rd return under Nehemiah – 445 B.C. • He deals with some of the same issues faced by these 2 servants of God (tithing, inexcusable sacrifices, marriage/divorce, etc.)

  6. The Date: If this date range is correct re: when Malachi was called to prophesy… …it has been almost 100 years since the remnant returned from captivity …it has been almost 80 years since the preaching of Haggai & Zechariah to rebuild the temple Instead of things getting better, they have gotten worse

  7. The Message: It would appear since the glorious prophecies of the Messiah uttered by Zechariah had not materialized, the remnant fell into spiritual apathy again & pursued carnal interests while still claiming to worship Jehovah God has never been pleased with such “religious formalism”…then or now Mal 1:10 2 Cor 9:7

  8. The Message: Thus, Malachi was called to address these problems His prophecy is different in structure than any of the other prophets…technically, it is called the “didactic-dialectic” form of public speaking It takes the form of a legal debate

  9. The Message: The “didactic-dialectic” form of public speaking: An assertion or charge is made An objection to such a charge is voiced The objection is answered with irrefutable proof Ten times in this prophecy, Malachi uses this technique to illustrate the remnant’s guilt before God 1:2,6,7,12,13 2:14,17 3:7,8,17

  10. Outline: • God’s unfailing love for Israel 1:1-5 • Condemnation of the priests 1:6 – 2:9 • Condemnation of the people 2:10 – 4:3 • Final exhortation…“Elijah is coming!!” 4:4-6

  11. God’s Unfailing Love For Israel 1:1-5 • God affirms His love for His people v. 2a • Israel questions this love v. 2b • God’s proof His choice of Jacob over Esau v. 2c Rom 9:6-13 Heb 12:16 Gen 25:23 • Proven again through Obadiah vv. 3-5 • This “proven love” will serve to support God’s complaints against Israel in the remainder of Malachi’s prophecy

  12. Condemnation Of The Priests 1:6 – 2:9 Re: how they officiated at the altar 1:6-14 Re: how they instructed the people 2:1-9

  13. Condemnation Of The Priests 1:6 – 2:9 Re: how they officiated at the altar 1:6-14 God’s basis for this accusation was their failure to honor Him as Father & Master…an evident truth understood in human relationships v. 6a God accuses them of despising His name…the priests object v. 6b He answers the priests’ objection by referencing what they offer in sacrifices vv. 7-8

  14. Condemnation Of The Priests 1:6 – 2:9 Re: how they officiated at the altar 1:6-14 Malachi sarcastically encourages them to entreat God’s favor based on what they’ve done v. 9 God voices how He really feels about what they offer v. 10 A time will come when God will be honored and respected “…among the nations” v. 11 Rev 5:8 Heb 13:15-16 [MESSIANIC]

  15. Condemnation Of The Priests 1:6 – 2:9 Re: how they officiated at the altar 1:6-14 The priests are further condemned for their attitude toward their office & work v. 13a They were complicit in the sins of the worshipers who thought it was acceptable to bring God that which had been stolen or lame, sick v. 13b God cursed such activity…it failed to recognize His greatness as King v. 14

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