Malachi 4

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1 (3:19) For marck, the day commeth, that shall burne as an ouen: and al the proude, yea and al such as do wickednesse, shalbe straw: and the daye that is for to come, shall burne them vp (sayeth the Lorde of hostes) so that it shall leaue them neyther rote nor braunche. 2 (3:20) But vnto you that feare my name, shall the Sonne of ryghteousnesse aryse, and healthe shalbe vnder his winges: ye shal go forth, & multipply as the fat calues. 3 (3:21) Ye shall treade doune the vngodlye: for they shalbe lyke the asshes vnder the soles of your fete, in the day that I shall make, sayeth the Lord of hostes. 4 (3:22) Remembre the lawe of Moses my seruaunt whyche I commytted vnto hym in Oreb for al Israel, with the stratutes and ordynaunces. 5 (3:23) Beholde, I wyl sende you Elias the Prophet: before the comming of the daye of the greate and fearfull Lorde. 6 (3:24) He shall turne the hertes of the fathers to their chyldren, and the hertes of the children to their fathers, that I come not, & smite the earth with cursynge.

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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Key Verse

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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