Section 3 – Malachi 4:4–6“Remember the law of my servant Moses… Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes…” 
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Final Prep Thought: Malachi 4 doesn’t end with a period—it ends with a pause. It points to the coming of Christ, the fulfillment of God’s…
Section 2 – Malachi 4:2–3“But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. And you shall tread down the wicked…” Reflection Questions: Application:
Background on Malachi 4:Malachi 4 is the final word from God to His people for 400 years. After this chapter, God goes silent until John the Baptist cries out in the wilderness. The message is both a warning and a promise—judgment for the wicked and healing for the faithful. This closing chapter draws a sharp contrast between those…
Text: Malachi 3:17–18“They shall be mine, says the Lord of hosts, in the day when I make up my treasured possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his son who serves him. Then once more you shall see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and…
Theme: The Pivotal Power of Community“Then those who feared the Lord spoke with one another. The Lord paid attention and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared the Lord and esteemed his name.” – Malachi 3:16 Historical Context The people of Judah were disillusioned.They had returned from…
Lake Wildwood Baptist Church – April 6, 2025“Both the grumblers and the faithful… and He draws a clear line of distinction between those who merely use His name and those who truly fear it.” Scripture Reading: Malachi 3:13–15 “Your words have been hard against me, says the Lord. But you say, ‘How have we spoken…
“They shall be mine, says the Lord of hosts, in the day when I make up my treasured possession.” (v. 17) Final Challenge: Take time this week to examine your heart and your words. Do you see yourself in those who question God’s justice, or in those who trust Him and seek to encourage others?…