A simple way to study a book of the Bible is to make note of repeated words or phrases; this is often the easiest way to identify the theme of a book! In Malachi, that phrase is “but you say”, which appears frequently in just four chapters. Why does the prophet use this phrase so often, and what does it signify for the modern reader?

Click Here to Listen.

(Preaching on the return from exile. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 31, 2025.)