Malachi - Part 7 - How Did The Temple Become Godless?

The Book of Malachi is the 'Capstone' of the Old Testament prophets. Each of the elements of the Mosaic covenant are referenced in the Book's 55 verses. Each of the rebukes of the previous OT prophets are also echoed in this prophetic book. One of the major themes of Malachi is also one of the central features of the Old Covenant: the ‘Temple’. This is where God and Man Meet. Thus, originally, the Garden of Eden was 'a temple' because it was where God and man met. When Solomon’s Temple was dedicated, God’s Shekhinah glory filled it (a visible manifestation of God's presence presented as intense light.) But when the Second Temple was dedicated, by those returning from their exile in Babylon, there was no such manifestation of God's presence. Malachi, though, foretold that the day would come when God Himself enter the Temple - not to glorify it, but to "come" in judgment. So, how did the Temple become godless? Dr. Andrew Corbett explores the factors that led to this sad state. Check out the supplementary series on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtlWLsHwjdATk9R5BcfAs6jY1BV041jT7