In the study of the Book of Malachi (מַלְאָכִֽי), chapter 2:17 to 3:6, brother Gideon Levytam highlights Malachi's message to his people of Israel. The prophet addresses how the people have burdened the Lord with their wrongdoings, wearing Him down with their sin. In response, the LORD promises through Malachi that He will send the Messiah, whom He refers to as the "Messenger of the Covenant." This Messiah will come to cleanse Israel from their transgressions. The "Messenger of the Covenant" will appear twice. In His first coming, He will come suddenly and appear at the Temple (Malachi 3:1). He will fulfill the New Covenant by offering Himself as a sacrifice for sin. In His second coming, the Messiah will come in judgment (Malachi 3:2). He will be like a refiner’s fire and fullers' soap, purifying Israel. He will swiftly judge those who practice sorcery, adultery, and falsehood. Through this process of refinement, Israel will be restored to the LORD and once again be pleasing to Him, as in former times. The people of Israel will not be consumed, because His promises to Israel are sure, the LORD does not change.
Malachi 2:17 - 3:6 - Messiah the Messenger of the Covenant Will Come
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