The Messiah in Malachi
Northwest Bible Church - Feb. 11, 2018 - Christ in the OT series - Alan Conner
The Messiah in Malachi
A. TWO MESSENGERS (Mal. 3:1-4).
Context:
1. The first messenger (Mal. 3:1).
a. His mission - Cf. Isa. 40:3-5; Mal. 4:5-6.
b. The fulfillment - Luke 1:17; Mt. 11:14; Mk. 1:6; Mt. 3:1-3;
2. The second Messenger (Mal. 3:1).
a. called “Lord” = Adonai, a name used often for God.
b. “Messenger of the covenant” -
c. He will come to His temple (Mal. 3:1).
d. He will purify the sons of Levi (Mal. 3:2-3).
B. THE SUN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (Mal. 4:2).
1. The rising of the sun.
2. A great light. Isa. 9:2
3. The Sunrise from on high. Lk. 1:76-79.
Conclusion
Topics:
Messiah, Sun of Righteousness