Lesson Outline
The proposition of the book (Malachi 1:1-5)The priests and their sins (Malachi 1:6-2:9)The departure of the priests (Malachi 1:6-14)The discipline of the priests (Malachi 2:1-9)The future of the priests (Malachi 2:1-4)The cursing of their blessings (Malachi 2:1-2)The corruption of their seed (Malachi 2:3a)Their defilement by dung (Malachi 2:3b)The confirmation of the covenant (Malachi 2:4)The past of the priests (Malachi 2:5-7)The original covenant (Malachi 2:5)The commendation of the early priests (Malachi 2:6)The commission of the priests (Malachi 2:7)The present of the priests (Malachi 2:8-9)Their malfeasance (Malachi 2:8, 9b)Their retribution (Malachi 2:9a)Conclusion and application