Malachi 4
Lutheran reading notes
In Malachi chapter 4, the prophetic message develops the theme of renewal of covenant faithfulness and promise of the coming messenger. Lutheran interpretation often highlights the contrast between divine judgment against sin and the promise of grace that God provides for those who trust in Him.
1
For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.
Malachi 4:1 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2
But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
Malachi 4:2 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3
And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do {this}, saith the LORD of hosts.
Malachi 4:3 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4
Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, {with} the statutes and judgments.
Malachi 4:4 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:
Malachi 4:5 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
6
And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.
Malachi 4:6 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.