Playlist: Malachi, Book of (topic)
Malachi's Appeal to Backsliders (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe book of Malachi is a powerful appeal to backsliders, addressing a people whose spiritual fervor had grown cold. Malachi rebukes them for their religious and social compromises, targeting a society marked by corrupt priests, wicked practices, and a false sense of security in their privileged relationship with God. Through a …
Malachi's Appeal to Backsliders (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod's appeal through Malachi's message seeks to penetrate the barrier of Israel's disbelief, disappointment, and discouragement. Despite the promised prosperity not yet arriving, the Israelites display an attitude that serving God is futile, evident in their moral and religious corruption. Yet, God reveals His enduring love, …
Malachi's Appeal to Backsliders (Part Four)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Book of Malachi emphasizes the necessity of sincerity, devotion toward God, and a holy manner of life to gain His favor, which impacts the crops and economic welfare of the nation. As a prophecy, it serves as a warning to the end-time church against backsliding or becoming lackadaisical in their relationship with God. Israel …
Malachi's Appeal to Backsliders (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Book of Malachi presents a profound message of judgment and appeal to repentance, directed at a people who questioned God's justice with the sneer, "Where is the God of justice?" The Lord, through Malachi, warns of a coming judgment that will separate the saved from the condemned, surprising many who presumed their standing …
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Five): A Remnant of Judah
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMalachi, the last book written in the Old Testament, was likely composed around 430 or 425 BC, following the time of Nehemiah. It marks the abrupt end of Old Testament historical records, leaving a gap until the time of Christ. In this book, Malachi addresses a multitude of sins committed by the returned Jews, Levites, and …
The Intertestamental Period
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAbout 430 years before Christ's birth, Malachi was inspired to write of significant spiritual messages for the people of Judah during a time of decline. His prophecies, recorded in the Book of Malachi from approximately 450 to 430 BC, mark the end of Old Testament prophetic inspiration. This period saw the Jewish people straying …
The Appointed Time for Israel
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Clyde FinkleaThe Book of Malachi, dated around the early to mid-400s BC, holds significant prophetic weight with a likely composition in 409 BC. This timing places it exactly 62 weeks, or 434 years, before the arrival of John the Baptist in 26 AD, who was the Elijah to come, preparing the way for the Messiah. This connection underscores an …
Prophets and Prophecy (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Malachi holds a significant place in relation to the prophetic ministry of John the Baptist. Malachi 3:1 foretells the coming of a messenger who will prepare the way for the Messiah, a role fulfilled by John as he paved the way for Jesus Christ. Additionally, Malachi 4:5-6 prophesies the arrival of Elijah before the …
What Happened Between the Testaments?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Book of Malachi marks a significant point in Israel's history, as it represents the closing of the prophetic era in the Old Testament. Written around 450 to 430 BC, just before the Intertestamental Period, Malachi's prophecies were the last recorded before a silence of about four centuries descended upon Israel and Judah, …
Remembering Who We Are
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidThe Book of Malachi reveals God's displeasure with Judah for profaning the holy institution of marriage. God emphasizes that He designed marriage as a sacred covenant, reflecting the holiness of His laws and His relationship with Israel. In Malachi 2:12, God declares His strong opposition to divorce, stating that He will cut off …
'But I Say to You' (Part Four): Divorce
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Malachi addresses the profound issues of treachery and infidelity among the people of Judah, revealing their disloyalty both to God and to their spouses. In Malachi 2:10-17, the prophet exposes how the people have broken covenant loyalty, not only by marrying foreign women who bring false religious practices into …
Knowing Christ (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe book of Malachi holds particular significance as it addresses events not long after, or possibly during, the time of Nehemiah, Haggai, and Zechariah. Following their captivity in Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar, a small contingent of Jews returned to Jerusalem seventy years later to resettle and rebuild the temple and the wall …
Taking Your Priestly Responsibilities Seriously!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe prophet Malachi delivered a stern warning to the priests and people of Israel regarding their declining spiritual conditions during a time of apathy and negligence, around 450-340 BC, following the rebuilding of the temple in 516 BC. Historically situated toward the end of Persian domination, Malachi addressed a nation that …
The Fourth Commandment (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the book of Malachi, God addresses the disrespectful service of those closest to the sacred things, particularly the priesthood of Aaron, who were justifiably under His castigation. This warning is applicable to His people today, emphasizing the importance of not defiling the Sabbath by treating it as common or offering …
The Fear of God (Part Four)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Malachi presents a powerful message that appears to be directed toward the end-time church, with a specific focus on the priests, who are likened to a kingdom of priests among God's people. God expresses deep concern about the quality of the sacrifices offered to Him, referring to the way lives are lived as daily, …