Welcome to Malachi.
This Sunday, Tyler concluded our final message in this year’s Bible Series by exploring the book of Malachi.
As the last book of the Old Testament, Malachi is often referred to as “God’s last word before Christmas.” Tyler unpacked its rich historical context and themes, drawing meaningful connections between the Israelites’ struggles and our own lives today. He reminded us that waiting is not passive but a hopeful and faith-filled act of trust in God’s plan.
Just as the Israelites waited for the Messiah, Christians today wait for Christ’s return. This waiting isn’t passive—it’s an active expression of hope, trust, and perseverance.
Malachi’s message challenges us to examine our faith, rekindle our hope, and prepare our hearts for God’s ongoing work in our lives. For believers, it’s a call to renew our patience and trust in God’s plan. For those who are seeking or uncertain, it’s an invitation to faith—a reminder of life’s uncertainties and the importance of spiritual reconciliation.
As we wait for Christ’s return, may we hold fast to the lessons of Malachi, embracing hope and trusting in God’s faithfulness, just as the Israelites did before the fulfillment of God’s greatest promise.
Getting Started
This page will provide you with a variety of resources to understand this ancient text, starting with a 10,000 foot view and going all the way into studying key words and themes.
Start at the top and work your way down through the resources to go deeper in study.
These videos will help you understand key themes and the metanarrative of Malachi.
NLT Study Bible
Don’t have a good study Bible? The NLT Study Bible translates both the words and the world of the Bible. The New Living Translation makes the message clear. The features of the NLT Study Bible bring the world of the Bible to life so that the meaning and significance of its message shine through.
Reading Plan
Ready to read? Here is our suggested reading plan for this book. Read at your own pace and don’t feel pressured to keep up with the suggested daily instructions.
For Families
The Bible Story Handbook
This handbook of 175 Bible stories is designed to assist teachers and parents in knowing what each story teaches and how to present it in a God-centered way.
Diving In
Daniel and the Twelve Prophets for Everyone
While readers may know the facts of these stories, Goldingay’s work will instill in them a deeper understanding of their spiritual and theological significance.
From Creation to the Cross:
This book doesn’t simply teach the Old Testament; it’s as if it personally reminisces through it.
Going Deep
The NIV Application Commentary: Malachi
This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today’s preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God’s Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.
Classroom by BibleProject
- Introduction to the Hebrew Bible: Develop skills for reading ancient biblical texts as the authors intended.
https://bibleproject.com/classroom/overview/hebrew-bible-full-class/