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We live in difficult times that seem to have no solutions. But when it looks like the evil in this world is going to win, we can read this last book of the Bible and know everything is going to work out. But isn’t Revelation full of frightening events and pictures? Yes, but we’ll learn in this amazing study why we can put our confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ. (Hint: He wins.) Stay till the end.

The Sun of Righteousness in the Old Testament is also the Bright and Morning Star of the New Testament. Of course, that Star is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ—the focus and the “star” of the entire Word of God. This concluding study of Malachi examines God’s final words to Israel before a period of silence lasting 400 years.

Do you have a guest book for visitors in your home? Or do you use one for special events like weddings and parties? God also keeps a “book of remembrance,” and we’re included. Malachi tells us more about this book as he leads us into his important prophecy regarding the Day of the Lord and the Sun of Righteousness.

Malachi’s discussion of tithing continues as we explore the important connection between giving, fellowship, and worship. Will Israel heed these warnings? Will we?

The people are robbing God of tithes and offerings, so God’s rebuke of Israel (through the prophet Malachi) continues. Join us as Malachi focuses on the uncomfortable subject of giving, and hear more about tithing under the Mosaic legal system and how it relates to us today. The answers may surprise you.

Malachi has spoken in depth about Israel’s social sins; next he addresses their idolatry, fascination with the occult, lying, and idol worship. Dr. McGee calls these “religious sins.” As the story unfolds, God attempts to detour Israel from destruction while the people continue to ask Him sarcastic questions and avoid repentance.

The people of Israel are bored with their ritualistic worship and God is tired of their hypocrisy. As many begin to ask, “Where is the God of justice?” God tells them about two messengers to come. (Hint: Look ahead to 400 years later—the answers are found in all four Gospels.)

In our continuing study of divorce and marriage in Malachi chapter 2, Dr. McGee reminds us that marriage itself is sanctioned by God and is a picture of Christ’s love for us and our response to it. We’ll also hear more about how Israel’s social sins (and that of any nation) are closely linked to their destruction.

What reasons for divorce were permitted under the Mosaic Law? What are the grounds for a Christian to divorce today? The answers are clear as the prophet Malachi speaks directly to Israel and addresses their sin.

The divorce rate continues to run rampant. But according to Dr. J. Vernon McGee, divorce is not the problem, it’s merely a symptom. The real issue is marriage! Israel had the same problems. Malachi addresses the feigned innocence and pretend ignorance of those who defiled their marriages by telling them God no longer received their offerings. Find out how that relates to us as Dr. McGee takes us t...

One of the most frequent and controversial topics pastors and Bible teachers have to address is divorce. The prophet Malachi did, too. Find out what he says to the Israelites who were leaving their wives for foreign girls who worshipped idols and how His message applies to us today.

Whether we are pastors, deacons, or church members, there is certainly a message for each of us in Malachi 2. As we study the life of Levi (and his descendants) we’re reminded that no one can serve God without a reverence for His name.

“I’d rather be the worst sinner on this earth—even a gangster or murderer—than to be the minister who goes into the pulpit with an unbelieving heart and gives pious platitudes.” That’s what our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, tells us as we examine the three sins pastors must avoid and hear how God requires our sincerity and reverence in worship.

The little book of Malachi can be uncomfortable to study. Instead of pointing fingers at others, it helps us take a serious look at our own lives and ask tough questions like, “Am I giving my best to God?” Learn to recognize the warnings the Israelites ignored (the insincerity and hypocrisy in their hearts and worship) and see how the same things are a concern for us.

What does it mean to live a life after God? The Israelites and Malachi disagreed on the answer. We’ll watch Malachi address the priests’ arrogance and expose their blemished rituals as an outward show. As Dr. McGee tells us, “God was telling them what they sacrifice is really a picture of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the perfect Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Any imperfect offer...

Who was Malachi? Was he a man or an angel? Together we examine the evidence and discover, ultimately, it’s “the message not the man that matters.” Travel with us through Malachi, and see him confront the Israelites on many of the same issues Nehemiah did, including: the defilement of the priesthood, the foreign marriages and divorce of Israelite wives, and neglecting their giving to God.

Can you imagine a world where everything is dedicated to the service of God—where even the pots and pans in your kitchen sing of the holiness of God? That’s in the Millennial Kingdom when God’s peace covers the earth. Discover more details about this amazing time period on God’s calendar in our final study of Zechariah.

Zechariah prophesies about end times with a description of the “Day of the Lord,” including the tragic last siege of Jerusalem and the glorious advent of the Messiah.

What will happen to the saints living in the Great Tribulation period? Learn more as Zechariah gives further details about the coming Millennium.

Our conversation of world peace continues as Zechariah describes the second coming of Jesus Christ and we gain a glimpse of His glorious kingdom.

Zechariah tells of the pivotal day when God will pour out the Holy Spirit upon Israel, and the Jews will recognize their Messiah and mourn for their rejection of Him.

Although Jerusalem will become the center of the antichrist’s activity, in this study we learn that ultimately it becomes a refuge for God’s people.

s the world ready for the antichrist? As we turn the pages of Zechariah, Dr. McGee says, “Although there is bad news ahead for this world, we can look beyond these things and rejoice in the hope and promise of Jesus Christ’s return.”

Our study of Zechariah, also known as the prophet of hope, continues with “Zechariah’s parable” as we see a picture of Israel’s rejection of the Messiah and the consequent destruction of their nation.

Some people believe God has given up on the ten so-called “lost tribes” of Israel. But were they ever really lost? That’s one of the great things our teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee discusses in our continuing study of Zechariah.