Malachi: Summary & Key Themes

The Book of Malachi at a glance, before you read it.

Written by	Malachi
Written for	returned exiles
Type	Minor prophet
Chapters	4
Position	Book 39 of 66 · book 39 of the Old Testament

Summary

The last Old Testament book confronts careless worship and broken promises, and points to a messenger who will prepare the way of the LORD.

Main themes

sincere worship
faithfulness
preparing for the Lord

Key verse

For I am the LORD , I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Malachi 3:6 (KJV)

How to read Malachi

Read it in one sitting first; it is short enough. Ask three questions as you go: what did this mean to the first readers, what does it show about God, and what does it ask of me?

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