MALACHI OVERVIEW - GOD'S LOVING CORRECTION

About Malachi,

1. Last book of 39 Old Testament Books

2. Ministry years, 435-396 BC, 39 years.

3. Followed by approximately 400 years of silence

4. Contemporary of Nehemiah, See Nehemiah chapter 10 & 13

5. History after Malachi

   1. The Greek conquering of the Persian Empire

   2. The rise of the 4 generals and Antiochus Epiphanies rules Judah

   3. The rebellion of the Maccabees and freedom as its own nation

   4. The division of the priests and the Roman oppression.

Simple Outline

1. God’s love for his people vs. 1:1-5 (Theological)

2. God’s condemnation of the priests vs. 1:6-2:9 (Historic)

3. God’s condemnation of his people vs. 2:10-3:15 (Historic)

4. Hope for the future vs. 3:16-4:6 (Prophetic)