Old TestamentMinor Prophets
Malachi Chapter Summaries
Malachi, the last Old Testament prophet, confronted spiritual apathy and promised the coming messenger.
4
Chapters
55
Total Verses
Malachi
Author
433-424 BC
Date Written
Book Outline
God's Love
1:1-5Election affirmed
Priestly Failures
1:6-2:9Corrupt worship
People's Failures
2:10-3:15Marriage and tithes
Day of the Lord
3:16-4:6Coming judgment
All 4 Chapters
God's Love
1
Malachi 1: God's Love Questioned
14 versesGod declares His love and condemns Israel's corrupt offerings
2
Malachi 2: Priestly Unfaithfulness
17 versesGod rebukes priests for their unfaithfulness and corrupt practices
3
Malachi 3: Coming Messenger and Judgment
18 versesGod promises a messenger to purify and judge Israel
4
Malachi 4: Day of the Lord
6 versesThe coming day of judgment and restoration for the righteous
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Key Themes
Covenant LoveFaithfulnessTithingMarriageDay of the LordMessenger
Key Verses
“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse.”Malachi 3:10
“I am the LORD, I change not.”Malachi 3:6
“The Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings.”Malachi 4:2