1.Historical background and purpose of the prophet:
According to the book of Nelson's, the author,Malachi was a prophet in the days of Nehemiah, and he directed his message of judgement to a people plagued with corrupt priest, wicked practices, and a false sense of security. Through 1:8, we can know this book was written during the Persian domination of Israel. And, it seems that Malachi proclaimed his message while Nehemiah was absent between 432 and 425 BC.
At that time, the people of Israel had become disillusioned and doubtful. So, Malachi challenges these problems and attitudes and calls the people to a new commitment and obedience.
2.What does this book show about the Character and Nature of God?
There is one of God's character in the chapter of 2:2, "Listen to me and make up your minds to honor my name, says the Lord of Heaven's Armies, or I will bring a terrible curse against you. I will curse even blessings you receive. Indeed, I have already cursed them, because you have not taken my warning to heart." Here we can see God who is so jealous for our minds that He cannot tolerate our betray.
3.What does this book show you about God's redemptive plan for mankind?
In the Chapter 4, it has been described about the coming day of judgement.
“The day of judgement is coming, burning like a furnace. On that day the arrogant and the wicked will be burned up like straw. They will be consumed - roots, branches, and all. But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. ~ His preaching will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise I will come and strike the land with a curse.”
In this chapter we can figure out who will be judged and cursed on the day of judgement. They are arrogant and wicked people. And, God said we have to fear God's name so as not to fall into curse. And, when we keep the God's words in our hearts and keep the covenant,then we can be redeemed. -end-
At that time, the people of Israel had become disillusioned and doubtful. So, Malachi challenges these problems and attitudes and calls the people to a new commitment and obedience.
There is one of God's character in the chapter of 2:2, "Listen to me and make up your minds to honor my name, says the Lord of Heaven's Armies, or I will bring a terrible curse against you. I will curse even blessings you receive. Indeed, I have already cursed them, because you have not taken my warning to heart." Here we can see God who is so jealous for our minds that He cannot tolerate our betray.
3.What does this book show you about God's redemptive plan for mankind?
“The day of judgement is coming, burning like a furnace. On that day the arrogant and the wicked will be burned up like straw. They will be consumed - roots, branches, and all. But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. ~ His preaching will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise I will come and strike the land with a curse.”
In this chapter we can figure out who will be judged and cursed on the day of judgement. They are arrogant and wicked people. And, God said we have to fear God's name so as not to fall into curse. And, when we keep the God's words in our hearts and keep the covenant,then we can be redeemed. -end-
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