Malachi Explained: A Bible Study

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  Jacob I Loved, Esau I Hated 14.06.2025 28мин

  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?" 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, but to two brothers: "Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated." God set His saving love on Jacob before the twins were born — unearned, based on His own choice. He proves it in...
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  Partiality In The Pulpit 31.05.2025 26мин

  What does Malachi 1:6-2:9 teach us in Partiality in the Pulpit? In this sermon on Malachi 1:6-2:9, Dr. Toby Holt of New Geneva Theological Seminary teaches that God condemns the priests of Malachi's day for showing partiality in the law—lowering the standard of worship, corrupting the covenant of Levi, and preaching only the parts of Scripture people wanted to hear. Because ministers who lead God's people into iniquity face a stricter judgment, Holt argues that...
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  Marriage And Divorce 24.05.2025 35мин

  Why does God say He hates divorce? In Malachi 2:10-16, God confronts His people for breaking faith in their marriages. 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" — unfaithful both in marrying those who worshiped false gods and in betraying "the wife of your youth." Marriage is a covenant God designed, picturing Christ's faithful love for His church. That is...
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  Justice And Injustice 17.05.2025 28мин

  Where is God when evil goes unpunished? In Malachi 2:17 through 3:7, God's people accuse Him of ignoring evil. 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 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." The question is not whether God's justice will come, but when....
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  Tithes And Robbery 10.05.2025 37мин

  What does Malachi 3:7-12 teach us in Tithes and Robbery? In this sermon on Malachi 3:7-12, Dr. Toby Holt of New Geneva Theological Seminary teaches that withholding our tithes and offerings from God is nothing less than robbery, because everything we possess already belongs to Him. From the manna in the wilderness to the widow's mite, he shows that biblical stewardship is measured not by what we hoard but by what we pour out for the kingdom, and that the New...
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  Jewels In God's Sight 03.05.2025 28мин

  Is serving God really worth it? In Malachi 3:13-18, God's people grumble that serving Him is useless — they see no payoff. 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. Our circumstances are not the measure of God's love. God keeps a "book of remembrance" of those who fear Him, and calls them His treasured possession —...
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  Last Words Of The Old Testament 26.04.2025 36мин

  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. 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 wings." This points ahead to Jesus Christ — His first coming and...