Messages That Matter By Dr. Andrew Corbett

The Prophetic Book of Malachi is written using a unique literary style called ‘a Disputational’. The Lord would bring a charge of wrongdoing and the people would dispute the charge. Malachi 1:2, '“I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you say, “How have you loved us?”' This constant disputing by Malachi’s audience reveals their stubborn hearts. With each charge against the people by GOD, the LORD also introduced another theme He wanted To re-emphasise through the prophet Malachi: Theme #1 / God’s Love For His People Theme #2 / The Father-Heart of God Theme #3 / God is Worthy of Sacrificial Worship Theme #4 / The Obligations of The Mosaic Covenant Theme #5 / The Marriage Covenant is a Type of Covenant with God Theme #6 / The Coming of the Messenger-Redeemer Theme #7 / The Separating of the Righteous from the Wicked / (Final Judgment) Throughout the Old Testament, GOD is often described as being a like the sun - Psalm 84:11, "For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favour and honour. No good thi