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My Servants The Prophets

…. My Servants The Prophets. Major Lessons From Selected Minor Prophets. Malachi: The Man His name meant “My Messenger” We know nothing of him personally He is only mentioned 1 time… Mal 1:1

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My Servants The Prophets

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

  3. 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 3 times…Mal 1:2 Rom 9:13 Mal 4:6 Lk 1:17 Mal 3:1 Mt 11:10 Mk 1:2 Of all the O.T. prophets (Major or Minor), he was God’s final “messenger” Family Hometown Occupation

  4. 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.)

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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]

  12. 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

  13. Condemnation Of The Priests 1:6 – 2:9 Re: how they instructed the people 2:1-9 God specifically addresses the priests again v. 1 Again, God demands honor v. 2a If the priests continued to fail in this important work, God would thwart their blessings and bring curses upon them vv. 2b-3a “Seed” couldn’t be their offspring Ezek 18:20 “Seed” couldn’t be their crops Num 18:21-32 “Seed” [“arm” ASV] referred to fruit of their labor

  14. Condemnation Of The Priests 1:6 – 2:9 Re: how they instructed the people 2:1-9 God would also spread dung upon their faces, making them unfit to serve v. 3b Ex 29:14 They were far removed from their ancestor Levi (the “ideal priest”) and the covenant God had made with him vv. 4-6 Deut 33:8-11 God’s expectations of His priests v. 7 The priests’ conduct in Malachi’s day vv. 8-9 Modern-day application? 1 Pet 2:8b-10

  15. Condemnation Of The People 2:10 – 4:3 Re: sins of M/D/R 2:10-16 Re: skeptical words toward God 2:17 [Pause to answer this question 3:1-6] Re: improper tithing 3:7-12 Re: arrogance spoken against God 3:13-15 God will indeed judge His people 3:16 – 4:3

  16. Condemnation Of The People 2:10 – 4:3 Re: sins of M/D/R 2:10-16 God’s initial complaint re: this sin vv. 10-11a(“treacherously” and “abomination”… “profane the sanctuary”) Pertinent passages on this subject Ex 34:16 1 Kings 11:1-2 Other related passages in the “Exilic Period”Neh 13:23-27 Ezra 9-10

  17. Condemnation Of The People 2:10 – 4:3 Re: sins of M/D/R 2:10-16 This sin also created another condition…the altar was “covered with tears” v. 13 The tears of the put-away wives… the “wives of their youth” and “companions” and “wives by covenant” v. 14 cp. 1 Pet 3:7 The one who had so acted would not have a “remnant of the Spirit” v. 15(be Spirit led)

  18. Condemnation Of The People 2:10 – 4:3 Re: sins of M/D/R 2:10-16 How did God feel about these actions among the remnant? v. 16 Mt 19:6 Thoughtquestion: why is there an exception in the law of Christ? Mt 19:9

  19. Condemnation Of The People 2:10 – 4:3 Re: skeptical words toward God 2:17 God’s accusation v. 17a The people’s objection v. 17b God’s proof v. 17c Their wearisome words questioned God’s moral control of the world…that He “delights in evildoers” or “where is the God of justice?” Psa 37, 73

  20. Condemnation Of The People 2:10 – 4:3 God answers their skeptical accusations 3:1-6 “Where is the God of justice?”2:17b “Behold, I am going to send My messenger, and he will clear the way before Me”v. 1a Reference is to John the Baptist Mt 11:10-14 Another “Messenger” is mentioned…this is the Messiah Himself whose coming will be to cleanse, purge, etc. vv. 1b-3a

  21. Condemnation Of The People 2:10 – 4:3 God answers their skeptical accusations 3:1-6 Judgment would begin with the priests v. 3b The results will be acceptable offerings by “new” priests v. 4 1 Pet 2:5, 9 Heb 13:15-16 His coming will be to judge all manner of sin v. 5 Jehovah and the principles by which He operates do not change…but His mercy & compassion also will not consume man by His wrath v. 6

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