39 Malachi Chapters 01-04 (KJV)
4 videos • 5,435 views • by KJV Audio Bible Author: Malachi 1:1 identifies the author of the Book of Malachi as the Prophet Malachi. Date of Writing: The Book of Malachi was written between 440 and 400 B.C. Purpose of Writing: The Book of Malachi is an oracle: The word of the Lord to Israel through Malachi (1:1). This was God's warning through Malachi to tell the people to turn back to God. As the final book of the Old Testament closes, the pronouncement of God's justice and the promise of His restoration through the coming Messiah is ringing in the ears of the Israelites. Four hundred years of silence ensues, ending with a similar message from God's next prophet, John the Baptist, proclaiming, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near" (Matthew 3:2).