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Malachi Bible Study Guide

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Minor Prophet

Malachi — Covenant Weariness and the Coming Messenger

Book context

Old Testament

Biblical periodReturn and Second Temple community

The returned community rebuilds, worship is restored, covenant life is renewed, and unresolved hope remains.

Book passageMalachi 1-4

WriterMalachi means 'my messenger'; whether it is a name or title should be handled carefully.

AudienceThe post-exilic community marked by careless worship and covenant unfaithfulness.

Ruling powers / settingPersian administration frames the post-exilic setting.

Scripture references

10 references

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Malachi 1:2Malachi 1:11Malachi 2:5-7Malachi 2:10Malachi 3:1Malachi 3:2-4Malachi 3:6-7Malachi 3:16-18Malachi 4:2Malachi 4:5-6

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