The Message of Malachi

by Peter Adam

Overview

The book of Malachi fittingly sits in Christian Bibles as the last book of the Old Testament, which it assumes, summarizes and applies. Yet it also looks forward to the New Testament with its promises of the coming reign of God. A striking feature of the book is the way in which every word of God is contradicted or questioned by his people. God's persistence in speaking to them is a clear picture of sin and grace in close proximity. Furthermore, God's people neither served him wholeheartedly nor turned entirely away in blatant disobedience. This was not neutral territory but a dangerous whirlpool of self-deception. Peter Adam's thorough exposition shows how Malachi is God's effective remedy for such a situation. The greatest sin of God's people is the sin against God—the source of all sin against ourselves and others. At the heart of God's people, the church, must lie a deep, overwhelming conviction that God loves them—just as he reminds Israel in his first words to them in this book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780830824373
Publisher:	InterVarsity Press
Publication date:	04/25/2013
Series:	The Bible Speaks Today Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Peter Adam is principal of Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. He was formerly vicar of St. Jude's in nearby Carlton. His other books include Hearing God's Word.

Table of Contents

General preface
Author’s preface
Select bibliography

Introduction
1. The word of the Lord (1:1)
2. I have loved you (1:2-5)
3. Don’t despise me (1:6-14)
4. Honour my name (2:1-9)
5. Do not be unfaithful (2:10-16)
6. Don’t weary me (2:17–3:5)
7. Return to me, don’t rob me (3:6-12)
8. Final words (3:13–4:6)

Editorial Reviews

"These ancient themes still challenge us today, and Adam continually points us toward the saving work of Christ while reminding us of them. The Message of Malachi will prove a valuable resource for those who desire to preach from Malachi or simply understand it better."

Jason Brueckner