Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Malachi 3:1-6
by: Gabrielle Watt.
Here we see a promise of the coming Messiah. Verse 1 of this passage mentions 2 messengers. The first is one who would precede and prepare the way for the Messiah. Sound familiar? The second, “the messenger of the covenant,” would be the Lord Himself. When He did come, it would be a time of judgment, division, and refinement. His coming was compared to fire and abrasive chemicals, which does not sound comfortable or pleasant but is necessary to cleanse and purify. Further, there would be a trial. Why do you think sorcerers, adulterers, etc. are specified in verse 5?
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