HOW DO YOU LOVE ME? (1 OF 7)
Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5
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How do you love me? (1 of 7)
Series: Malachi: A study of Big Questions
Jordan Easley
Malachi 1:1-5
This morning, we're kicking off a brand new study that we're calling Malachi: A study of Big Questions. If you have your Bible, go ahead and start making your way there. It may take you a minute. If you can't find it, go to Matthew and hang a left.
You may not realize this, but there are 23 questions asked in the book of Malachi. Many scholars have actually called Malachi the ''Hebrew Socrates'' because of the way he uses DIATRIBE to communicate truth.
Diatribe is a form of writing made famous by the Greek philosopher Socrates. It uses a question-and-answer format to present truth. In the Bible, the only other authors to use this form of writing were Paul and James.
Speaking of authors... you may not know this, but biblical scholars have been debating for a while now, who the author of Malachi is. Most people believe that the prophet Malachi wrote the book, but others look at verse 1 of chapter one and they disagree.
(1:1) A pronouncement: The word of the Lord to Israel through Malachi.
You're probably thinking... ''It says it right there. The word of the LORD to Israel THROUGH MALACHI.'' But that word ''Malachi'' could be talking about the Prophet, or it could be used as the proper name-''Malachi,'' which literally translates as either ''God's Angel'' or ''God's Messenger.''
So some believe that Malachi wasn't referring to his name, but rather, his title as God's messenger. The Talmud actually says that Mordecai wrote the book...
My personal opinion: I believe the prophet Malachi wrote the book. Why? The main reason is because if Malachi didn't, this would be the only book in the minor prophets that would have been written anonymously.
What are the Minor Prophets? They are the final 12 books of the Old Testament (HOSEA-MALACHI); Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi.
These ...
Series: Malachi: A study of Big Questions
Jordan Easley
Malachi 1:1-5
This morning, we're kicking off a brand new study that we're calling Malachi: A study of Big Questions. If you have your Bible, go ahead and start making your way there. It may take you a minute. If you can't find it, go to Matthew and hang a left.
You may not realize this, but there are 23 questions asked in the book of Malachi. Many scholars have actually called Malachi the ''Hebrew Socrates'' because of the way he uses DIATRIBE to communicate truth.
Diatribe is a form of writing made famous by the Greek philosopher Socrates. It uses a question-and-answer format to present truth. In the Bible, the only other authors to use this form of writing were Paul and James.
Speaking of authors... you may not know this, but biblical scholars have been debating for a while now, who the author of Malachi is. Most people believe that the prophet Malachi wrote the book, but others look at verse 1 of chapter one and they disagree.
(1:1) A pronouncement: The word of the Lord to Israel through Malachi.
You're probably thinking... ''It says it right there. The word of the LORD to Israel THROUGH MALACHI.'' But that word ''Malachi'' could be talking about the Prophet, or it could be used as the proper name-''Malachi,'' which literally translates as either ''God's Angel'' or ''God's Messenger.''
So some believe that Malachi wasn't referring to his name, but rather, his title as God's messenger. The Talmud actually says that Mordecai wrote the book...
My personal opinion: I believe the prophet Malachi wrote the book. Why? The main reason is because if Malachi didn't, this would be the only book in the minor prophets that would have been written anonymously.
What are the Minor Prophets? They are the final 12 books of the Old Testament (HOSEA-MALACHI); Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi.
These ...
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