The Messenger of the Covenant (Malachi 2:17–3:5)

Sermon Series: Seeing Christ in the Old Testament: Types, Shadows, Prophecies & Promises   Speaker: Pastor Josh Sherrell   ________   Description: Malachi’s prophecy of the "messenger of the covenant," who purifies and refines. Christ fulfills this as the one who prepares the way for God’s kingdom and completes the Old Testament’s anticipation of redemption.   ________   Christ is the Messenger of the Covenant who will refine his people for eternal worship.   ________   I.God confronts those who fail to trust him (2:17).  II.God refines those who delight in him (3:1-4).  III.God judges those who fail to fear him (3:5).