THE WORK OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Malachi Four The last words of the Old Testament pointed to the New Covenant and the coming Messiah who would bring redemption. The coming of the Christ to the earth had to do with the destruction of wickedness. Some wickedness will be destroyed by forgiveness of sins a... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE JUDGMENT IS CERTAIN -- MALACHI 4:1:_ Judgment is coming but the righteous will be delivered. One of the main reasons why it is so important for people to obey the gospel is coming judgment. We read, "And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent... [ Continue Reading ]
_REDEMPTION IS POSSIBLE -- MALACHI 4:2-3:_ Redemption is better than the healing rays of the sun. "But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall. And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they sh... [ Continue Reading ]
_REMEMBER THE LAW OF MOSES -- MALACHI 4:4:_ As the book of Malachi closed and as the Old Testament closed a final exhortation was given to the Jews to be obedient to the Law of God. The next law for the Jews and all creatures would be the New Covenant of our Lord Jesus Christ. God said, "Do not ever... [ Continue Reading ]
_JOHN WAS TO PREPARE THE WAY FOR THE MESSIAH -- MALACHI 4:5-6:_ The Lord promised to send the prophet Elijah before that great and terrible day came. He was to lead children and parents to love each other more so the land could be spared of doom. There is no doubt that this is a reference to John th... [ Continue Reading ]