Category: A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of Malachi
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of Malachi, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 4
What does Malachi Chapter 4 mean? Malachi 4 is a very brief chapter, composed of only 6 verses. These words complete Malachi’s plea for Israel to be faithful to God, and give an additional warning about God’s impending judgment. This particular depiction of the end times separates the experience of the…
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of Malachi, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 3
What does Malachi Chapter 3 mean? Malachi’s prophecy takes the form of a wave, which flows back and forth through several topics. Chapter and verse divisions don’t make this clear. Malachi, meaning “My Messenger,” delivers three main lessons, each divided into two halves. The halves are mirrored around a central…
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of Malachi, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 2
What does Malachi Chapter 2 mean? Malachi has a nuanced structure which is easily lost when looking at chapter and verse divisions. There are three main lessons delivered by Malachi, a name which literally means “My messenger.” These lessons are divided into two halves. The focus of the first and…
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of Malachi, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 1
What does Malachi Chapter 1 mean? Malachi is an excellent example of how sophisticated Old Testament poetry can be. Modern chapter and verse divisions don’t accurately capture the structure used in this book. Malachi brings three primary messages, addressed to different groups of people. Each message is further divided into…
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of Malachi, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Survey of Malachi.
Book Type: Prophecy; 39th book of the Old Testament. Author: Malachi, literally Mal’akiy, meaning “My Messenger.” Malachi 1:1 is the only place in all of Scripture where this name appears. Therefore, this might be a title, rather than the name of a specific person. Audience: The nation of Israel. Unlike most other Old Testament prophets,…
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