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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