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tithing as they should have been (Leviticus 27:30, 32). But in spite of the people’s sin and turning away
from God, Malachi reiterates God’s love for His people (Malachi 1:1-5) and His promises of a coming
Messenger (Malachi 2:17–3:5).

Practical Application: God is not pleased when we do not obey His commands. He will repay those who
disregard Him. As for God hating divorce (2:16), God takes the covenant of marriage seriously and He
does not want it broken. We are to stay true to the spouse of our youth for a lifetime. God sees our
hearts, so He knows what our intentions are; nothing can be hidden from Him. He will return and He will
be the judge. But if we return to Him, He will return to us (Malachi 3:6). cxxxvii

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Let’s Practice…

1-3. Write the theme for each of the last three Post-exilic Prophetic books.

4. Is Zechariah 11:12-13 a Messianic prophecy? Why or why not?

5. Upon returning to the land, the people had misplaced priorities. What were these misplaced
priorities?

6. Is Zechariah 14:4 a prophecy about the second coming of Christ? Why or why not?

7. Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:8-10 apply to us today? Why or why not?

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