Malachi
Overview
Based on the NKJV, David Guzik’s commentary on Malachi assumes the full trustworthiness and authority of Scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. Guzik provides clear exposition, designed to help Bible readers understand what the text says, and what it means. Calvary Chapel pastor Guzik forgoes formality and dives straight into the text—no lengthy introductions or extensive footnotes. Packed with helpful insights and context, the commentary examines the English text of the biblical book with limited reference to original languages, making it an ideal tool for lay people or anyone without language training.
Top Highlights
“And try Me now in this: It’s hard to find a comparable passage of Scripture—where the Lord commands His people to test Him. Here, in regard to giving and His blessing of it, He tells His people ‘try Me now in this.’ ‘See if you can give to Me and be the poorer for it. See if you can out-give Me.’” (Malachi 3:8–12)
“Fortunately the Lord does not change in His love or His choice towards us” (Malachi 3:6–7)
“Because God’s people did not give as He commanded, God did not bless them materially or spiritually the way He would have otherwise.” (Malachi 3:8–12)
“The Lord promises that He Himself will come—not merely a new or better prophet, but the Lord Himself” (Malachi 3:1)
“but with a purpose. Both the launderer and the refiner work to clean, not to destroy.” (Malachi 3:2–5)
- Title: Malachi
- Author: David Guzik
- Series: David Guzik’s Commentaries on the Bible
- Publisher: David Guzik
- Print Publication Date: 2001
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. Malachi › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:GUZIKCOMM39MAL
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-16T01:00:40Z