Malachi Explained: A Bible Study
Are we giving God our best, or just our leftovers? The Book of Malachi was written to a people who had grown spiritually apathetic and doubtful of God's covenant promises. In this complete Bible study, we walk through the final book of the Old Testament to confront complacency, examine our offerings, and rediscover what true worship looks like. This verse-by-verse exposition provides clear, biblical truth without compromising the depth of Scripture. Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt Dr. Toby Holt is the President of New Geneva Theological Seminary. Dr. Holt's sermons have reached over 1.9 million listeners on SermonAudio. He focuses on clear, verse-by-verse teaching that makes the Bible easy to understand. Support New Geneva: To support Dr. Holt's ministry at the seminary, please visit: newgeneva.org/give
Episodes
How do you know God loves you?
In Malachi 1:1-5, God’s people ask a heartbreaking question: “In what way have You loved us?” In this study, Dr. Toby Holt opens the book of Malachi and God’s surprising answer.
The people had drifted from God and doubted His love. God answers not by pointing to the Exodus or the Red Sea, but to two brothers: “Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated.” Dr. Holt expla...
What happens when preachers play favorites?
In Malachi 2:1-9, God rebukes the priests for “showing partiality” — for twisting His Word and favoring some people over others. In this study, Dr. Toby Holt explains what God expects of those who teach His Word.
The priests had kept the outward show of religion but abandoned their real calling. God points back to Levi, the model priest who feared God and spoke the truth, ...
Why does God say He hates divorce?
In Malachi 2:10-16, God confronts His people for breaking faith in their marriages. In this study, Dr. Toby Holt explains why marriage matters so deeply to God — and what He means when He says He hates divorce.
God charges His people with “treachery” — being unfaithful both by marrying those who worshiped false gods and by betraying “the wife of your youth.” Dr. H...
Where is God when evil goes unpunished?
In Malachi 2:17 through 3:7, God’s people accuse Him of ignoring evil. In this study, Dr. Toby Holt faces an honest question: where is the God of justice when the wicked seem to win?
The people had grown cynical, even claiming that God delights in evildoers. God answers with a promise: He will send His messenger to prepare the way, and the Lord will “suddenly come to His temple.&rdq...
Can a person actually rob God?
In Malachi 3:8-12, God makes a startling charge against His people: they have robbed Him. In this study, Dr. Toby Holt explains what that means — and what the Bible really teaches about giving.
God’s people had been withholding their tithes and offerings, giving Him their leftovers instead of their best. God calls this robbery. But then He does something unusual: He invites them to “te...
Is serving God really worth it?
In Malachi 3:13-18, God’s people grumble that serving Him is useless — they see no payoff. In this study, Dr. Toby Holt answers a question every believer feels at some point: is faithfulness worth it?
The people complained that the proud and wicked seemed to prosper while the godly gained nothing. Dr. Holt explains that our circumstances are not the measure of God’s love. God keeps a ...
How does the Old Testament end?
In Malachi 4:1-6, we reach the very last words of the Old Testament — and then God falls silent for some 400 years. In this study, Dr. Toby Holt shows how the Old Testament closes with both warning and hope.
Malachi describes a coming day of judgment that will burn up the proud like stubble, but for those who fear God’s name, “the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His w...
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