The Israelites had turned from God’s decrees, yet somehow are oblivious to their covenant breaking. They were supposed to care for the Levites and the Temple through their tithes and offerings, but instead were robbing God, and it was having an economic impact on the nation. God challenges them to “test him”, take a chance on him and he will be found faithful to provide.

Testing God’s patience, the people claim God no longer cares about whether people do good and believe God will not bring justice against those who pervert justice on the day of judgment. God reminds them that he will indeed return to his temple and mete out justice like a refining fire, a promise fulfilled in the coming of Jesus the true temple of God.

For December and the Advent Season, the series for our Worship Gathering is 'Malachi: Steadfast Waiting'. The message of Malachi to remain faithful to God’s covenantal relationship through the wait is the last message of God to his people before sending Jesus over 400 years later.

For December and the Advent Season, the series for our Worship Gathering is 'Malachi: Steadfast Waiting'. The message of Malachi to remain faithful to God’s covenantal relationship through the wait is the last message of God to his people before sending Jesus over 400 years later.