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Old Testament Survey


CHAPTER FORTY

MALACHI

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

  • Name the author of the book of Malachi.
  • Identify to whom the book of Malachi was written.
  • State the purpose for the book of Malachi.
  • Write the Key Verse of the book of Malachi from memory.
  • State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Malachi.

INTRODUCTION

AUTHOR: Malachi

TO WHOM: Israel

PURPOSE: To call the nation to repentance and return to righteousness.

KEY VERSE: Malachi 2:2

LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE:

Repentance (attitude) + Returning (action) = Restoration

Both attitude (repentance from sin) and action (returning to God) are necessary for forgiveness (restoration to righteousness before God).

MAIN CHARACTER: Malachi

OUTLINE

I. Introduction: Malachi 1:1-5

A. The messenger: Malachi 1:1
B. The message: Malachi 1:1
C. The recipient of the message: Israel: Malachi 1:1