Malachi 4

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1 For behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; And all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: And the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the Lord of hosts, That it shall leave them neither root nor branch. 2 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. 3 And ye shall tread down the wicked; For they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet In the day that I shall do this, saith the Lord of hosts. 4 Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, Which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, With the statutes and judgments. 5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet Before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord: 6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, And the heart of the children to their fathers, Lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.

What Is This Chapter About?

Theme: The Day of the Lord

Malachi chapter 4 is about the coming day of the Lord, a time of judgment and purification. The chapter emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's commands. It also looks forward to the coming of Elijah, who will prepare the way for the Lord's return.

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Malachi 4:2 "But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap."

This verse is central to the chapter because it emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the day of the Lord. The image of the refiner's fire and fullers' soap suggests a process of purification and cleansing, which is a major theme of the chapter. The verse also highlights the need for faithfulness and obedience to God's commands, as only those who are pure and righteous will be able to stand when the Lord appears.

Key Words in Malachi 4

"day of the Lord"

This phrase refers to a time of judgment and purification, when God will come to judge the wicked and reward the righteous.

"Elijah"

Elijah is a prophet who will prepare the way for the Lord's return, calling the people to repentance and faithfulness.

"refiner's fire"

This image suggests a process of purification and cleansing, where God refines and purifies his people like silver or gold.

"fullers' soap"

This image also suggests a process of purification and cleansing, where God washes and cleanses his people like clothing.

Christ in This Chapter

This chapter looks forward to the coming of Elijah, who will prepare the way for the Lord's return. In the New Testament, John the Baptist is seen as the fulfillment of this prophecy, and he prepares the way for the coming of Jesus Christ. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's commands, which is a major theme of the gospel. As Malachi 4:2 suggests, Jesus is like a refiner's fire, purifying and cleansing his people. The promise of blessing to those who fear God's name (Malachi 4:2) is also fulfilled in Jesus, who blesses all who come to him in faith. (Matthew 11:14 · Luke 1:17)

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