Malachi 4

Commentary

Malachi 4 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of obedience to God's commands. The chapter begins with a warning from the Lord that those who do not obey His commands will be punished. He then goes on to promise that those who do obey will be blessed. The Lord promises that He will send Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of the Lord. This is a reminder that God will always be with us and will protect us from harm. The chapter then goes on to speak of the importance of honoring the Sabbath day. The Lord commands that we keep the Sabbath day holy and that we do not work on it. This is a reminder that we should take time to rest and to spend time with God. The chapter ends with a reminder that the Lord will judge the wicked and the righteous. This is a reminder that we should always strive to do what is right and to follow God's commands. Overall, Malachi 4 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of obedience to God's commands. It is a reminder that God will always be with us and will protect us from harm. It is also a reminder that we should take time to rest and to spend time with God. Finally, it is a reminder that the Lord will judge the wicked and the righteous.