Malachi
Gen Z Malachi — Last Word before 400 Years of Silence
Malachi addresses post-exilic complacency and foretells a coming messenger. Searches: Malachi 3 tithes, refiner’s fire.
Dialogues
- 1:1-2:9 — Love questioned, priesthood rebuked
- 2:10-3:6 — Covenant fidelity and justice
- 3:7-4:6 — Tithes, future Elijah, day of the Lord
Themes
Covenant faithfulness, stewardship, messianic forerunner.
FAQs
- Who is Elijah the messenger?
- Fulfilled in John the Baptist preparing Christ’s ministry.
- Does Malachi mandate tithing?
- It invites generous trust; New Testament giving emphasizes cheerful sacrifice.
- Why end with a curse?
- To heighten anticipation for redemption fulfilled in the New Testament opening.