The interesting part of Malachi is that he was the last Old Testament prophet. This was the last prophecy that Israel received for 400 years. Of course, the next prophet was John the Baptist, followed by Jesus.
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Sunday 6 December 2015
Reading Malachi
Malachi is connected with Nehemiah and Ezra in the fact that his message was structured around condemnation and reform. However, this message was for the people who had been restored to Jerusalem, a Jerusalem that was rebuilt. Even with this restoration, the people were still falling away from God, and turning to worldly pleasures. Some were expecting the Messiah right away, and when He didn't show, they grew discouraged, and anxious. Micah's message was to rebuke the people, and to try to reunite them. He tries to reignite their passion and their love.
The interesting part of Malachi is that he was the last Old Testament prophet. This was the last prophecy that Israel received for 400 years. Of course, the next prophet was John the Baptist, followed by Jesus.
The interesting part of Malachi is that he was the last Old Testament prophet. This was the last prophecy that Israel received for 400 years. Of course, the next prophet was John the Baptist, followed by Jesus.
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