## Malachi

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The Prophecy of Malachi -
  - The Messenger of the LORD -
  Though met by unbelieving cynicism (voiced in eight cynical questions as shown below), God's Word will accomplish the purpose for which He was sent.
I. A review of Jehovah’s love for Israel. Mal 1:1-5
  (1) Wherein (in what way) hast Thou loved us?
II. A rebuke of the priests 1:6- 2:1-9
  (2) Wherein have we despised Thy Name?
  (3) Wherein have we polluted Thee?
III. A rebuke of treachery in marriage 2:10-16
  (4) Wherefore (Why) are our sacrifices unacceptable?
  (a) Unequal marital yokes with unbelievers.
  (b) Unkept marriage vows toward first wives.
IV. Two Messengers: of Repentance, of Judgment 2:17- 3:1-7
  (5) Wherein have we wearied Thee? 2:17
  (Where is the God of judgment?)
  (a) The Forerunner, to prepare the way.
  (b) The Covenant Messenger, to purge and judge.
  (6) Wherein shall we return? 3:7
V. Apostate Israel in contrast to the Faithful Remnant 3:8-18
  (a) The arrogance of unbelievers 3:8-15
  (7) Wherein have we robbed Thee?
  (8) Wherein have we spoken against Thee?
  (It is useless to serve God. The ungodly prosper.)
  (b) God’s remembrance of the godly 3:16-18
VI. The Day of the LORD 4:1-6
  (a) The Sun of Righteousness will arise:
  - to completely consume the arrogant wicked.
  - to gloriously deliver the believing remnant.
  (b) Elijah, will come first, to prepare hearts for that Day.

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