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2. The Prophecy Of Malachi
A Prophet Sent To The Remnant around 432 B.C.

3. Prophecy Of Malachi Judging Irreverent Worship 1:6-14
Prophecy directed mainly at the priests
Present-day application(s)
The same “sin” can be present among us
If our “sacrifices” are not our best…if our attitude toward worship is similar, why would God be pleased with us?
We know He would not

4. Prophecy Of Malachi Judging Irreverent Worship 1:6-14
Prophecy directed mainly at the priests
Present-day application(s)
The worship of God today must honor and praise Him for who He is…what He’s done Acts 17:26-28
It must be “in spirit” and “in truth” Jn 4:23-24

5. Prophecy Of Malachi More Judgments On The Priests 2:1-9
They were not listening nor taking Malachi’s words to heart v. 2a
If they continued, their… vv. 2b-3
…blessings would become curses
A priestly function Num 6:23-27

6. Prophecy Of Malachi More Judgments On The Priests 2:1-9
They were not listening nor taking Malachi’s words to heart v. 2a
If they continued, their… vv. 2b-3
…“arm” (seed) would be rebuked
Ability to officiate at the altar

7. Prophecy Of Malachi More Judgments On The Priests 2:1-9
They were not listening nor taking Malachi’s words to heart v. 2a
If they continued, their… vv. 2b-3
…faces would be covered with refuse
Unclean outside the camp Ex 29:14

8. Prophecy Of Malachi More Judgments On The Priests 2:1-9
God’s intentions for the priests vv. 4-7
First spoken to Levi
A “covenant of life and peace” that was an object of reverence
He “revered Me…was in awe of My name”
True instruction was in his mouth

9. Prophecy Of Malachi More Judgments On The Priests 2:1-9
God’s intentions for the priests vv. 4-7
First spoken to Levi
Unrighteousness not found on his lips
He walked with God in peace, uprightness
He turned many back from iniquity
His lips preserved knowledge

10. Prophecy Of Malachi More Judgments On The Priests 2:1-9
God’s intentions for the priests vv. 4-7
First spoken to Levi
Men sought instruction from his lips
He was the messenger of the Lord of hosts

11. Prophecy Of Malachi More Judgments On The Priests 2:1-9
Actions of the remnant priests vv. 8-9
They had not lived up to the expectations in God’s covenant with Levi
They turned aside from the way
They caused many to stumble
They corrupted the covenant with Levi

12. Prophecy Of Malachi More Judgments On The Priests 2:1-9
Actions of the remnant priests vv. 8-9
They showed partiality in their instruction
Application to N.T. priests Pet 2:9
These warnings can easily be applied to us
How we live ourselves & influence others will directly affect our standing before God

13. Prophecy Of Malachi Judgment On Intermarriage 2:10-16
The issue of the remnant intermarrying with the pagans re-occurs vv
God’s main concern is idolatry v. 11
It “…profaned the covenant” Ex 34:16 Deut 7:1-5
It was “treacherous” & “an abomination”

14. Prophecy Of Malachi Judgment On Intermarriage 2:10-16
The issue of the remnant intermarrying with the pagans re-occurs vv
It had already been addressed Ezra 9-10
The guilty would be cut off v. 12
The “fallout” was also covering the altar of the Lord with tears vv

15. Prophecy Of Malachi Judgment On Intermarriage 2:10-16
The “tear-covered” altar vv
Most likely tears of the put-away wives whose husbands married pagan women
God said this was a “treacherous way” to treat the “wife of your youth” and your “companion by covenant”

16. Prophecy Of Malachi Judgment On Intermarriage 2:10-16
The “tear-covered” altar vv
Worship was hindered…God wasn’t going to accept their sacrifices cp. 1 Pet 3:7
This passage is as strong as any in the Scripture to emphasize the permanence of marriage

17. Prophecy Of Malachi Judgment On Intermarriage 2:10-16
Those who were led by the Spirit would not act in such a disgraceful way v. 15
God hates putting away…He fully expects couples who marry to stay together v. 16

18. Prophecy Of Malachi Other Judgments 2:17 – 3:18
The remnant wearied God with their words 2:17
They questioned His moral rule…the evil were seen as good & were not punished
There was a lack of justice

19. Prophecy Of Malachi Other Judgments 2:17 – 3:18
The remnant “robbed God” 3:8-12
They failed to pay tithes (perhaps out of greed or “stingyness”)
God challenged them to tithe as they should and then see how much He would richly bless them

20. Prophecy Of Malachi Other Judgments 2:17 – 3:18
The remnant said it was “vain” (useless) to serve God 3:13-18
They continued to see the prosperity of the wicked
God blesses those who “fear Him” vv

21. Prophecy Of Malachi God’s answer 4:1-6
A great day is coming (judgment) v. 1
He was going to send “His messenger” vv :1
A reference to John the Baptist Mt 11: :11-13
MESSIANIC

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