Malachi Explained: A Bible Study

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Who wrote Malachi? What is the Book of Malachi about? In this sermon podcast, Dr. Toby Holt unravels the Book of Malachi—from God’s rebuke of Israel’s unfaithfulness to His promises of restoration—in a way that’s clear, compelling, and relevant. You’ll explore themes of true worship, covenant theology, the dangers of spiritual apathy, the coming messenger, and the hope of God’s refining fire—not just as prophecy, but as truths that affect our faith today. Whether you’re a pastor, student, or brand new to the Bible, this podcast (including sermons) covers all the major messages from Malachi 1 through Malachi 4. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby Holt has pastored three churches and taught apologetics in the US and internationally. Visit our channel for a full list of our Bible podcasts. Finally, please leave a review to help others find the show.

Episodes

  1. Malachi: Jacob I Loved, Esau I Hated (Ep. 1)

    06/14/2025

    Malachi: Jacob I Loved, Esau I Hated (Ep. 1)

    "You don't love us." That was the cry of the people against their God. However, God DID love them - and there was proof of that love, if they were to just look around. God loved Israel with a unique, abiding, special love - a love that not granted to His enemies. A perfect example was Jacob and Esau. The relationship of these two brothers (to God) is the focus of this sermon from Malachi 1. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt Would you please leave a review to help others find the show? Also, please visit our channel for sermons from additional Bible books. Support This Podcast: https://www.bible101.co/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  2. Malachi: Partiality In The Pulpit (Ep. 2)

    05/31/2025

    Malachi: Partiality In The Pulpit (Ep. 2)

    Partiality is bad. Unfortunately, it was common among OT priests (and some modern pastors). In the prophet Malachi's day, this was a big problem. The priests were showing partiality to specific teachings and specific people. And because of that, God was angry! In today's text, we'll see what He has to say on the matter. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt Would you please leave a review to help others find the show? Also, please visit our channel for sermons from additional Bible books. Support This Podcast: https://www.bible101.co/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  3. Malachi: Marriage And Divorce (Ep. 3)

    05/24/2025

    Malachi: Marriage And Divorce (Ep. 3)

    Is your marriage hurting or broken? Are you considering divorce or separation? In today's study, we'll consider what the Bible has to say about God's view of marriage and divorce in the Old Testament book of Malachi. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt Would you please leave a review to help others find the show? Also, please visit our channel for sermons from additional Bible books. Support This Podcast: https://www.bible101.co/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  4. Malachi: Justice And Injustice (Ep. 4)

    05/17/2025

    Malachi: Justice And Injustice (Ep. 4)

    God is good, yet evil exists. How do we reconcile the two? Why does God permit evil? And where is "the God of justice" when so much injustice occurs in the world around us? Click to hear this timely message in a study of Malachi 3. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt Would you please leave a review to help others find the show? Also, please visit our channel for sermons from additional Bible books. Support This Podcast: https://www.bible101.co/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  5. Malachi: Tithes And Robbery (Ep. 5)

    05/10/2025

    Malachi: Tithes And Robbery (Ep. 5)

    In Malachi 3, God accused His people of "robbing Him." What were they doing? Scripture calls us to be good and generous stewards. However, our inclination is to be the opposite - to be selfish and greedy. In today's text, we'll see how the Israelites were guilty of this in the time of Malachi.Questions That We'll Answer:A) What is a "tithe?" And do we still "tithe" today?B) Does stewardship involve hoarding God's gifts, or sharing?C) What does the Bible tell us about our own financial practices? Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt Would you please leave a review to help others find the show? Also, please visit our channel for sermons from additional Bible books. Support This Podcast: https://www.bible101.co/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
  6. Malachi: Jewels In God's Sight (Ep. 6)

    05/03/2025

    Malachi: Jewels In God's Sight (Ep. 6)

    Are you depressed? Are you downhearted? Then know this - you are special in God's eyes. You are loved and valued by your Maker. And He wants you to know that.In Malachi 3, God says this about His people: "They shall be Mine, on the day that I make them My jewels." What does that mean? That will be the focus of this sermon. Questions That We'll Answer:A) What does this passage say to those suffering from depression?B) What was the spiritual condition of the people of Malachi's day?C) What hope do we have for the future? Are things going to get better? Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt Visit our channel for a full list of our Bible podcasts. Finally, please leave a review to help others find the show. Support This Podcast: https://www.bible101.co/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  7. Malachi: Last Words Of The Old Testament (Ep. 7)

    04/26/2025

    Malachi: Last Words Of The Old Testament (Ep. 7)

    What were the last words of the Old Testament? In our final sermon from the Book of Malachi, we'll look at the last recorded words of the Old Testament, and see how they anticipated the miraculous events of the New. Questions That We'll Answer:A) Why did God promise to send the prophet 'Elijah' (who was long dead)?B) Why did God go 'silent' for hundreds of years, after Malachi's time?C) How does Malachi look forward to the coming of Jesus Christ? Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt Visit our channel for a full list of our Bible podcasts. Finally, please leave a review to help others find the show. Support This Podcast: https://www.bible101.co/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
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Who wrote Malachi? What is the Book of Malachi about? In this sermon podcast, Dr. Toby Holt unravels the Book of Malachi—from God’s rebuke of Israel’s unfaithfulness to His promises of restoration—in a way that’s clear, compelling, and relevant. You’ll explore themes of true worship, covenant theology, the dangers of spiritual apathy, the coming messenger, and the hope of God’s refining fire—not just as prophecy, but as truths that affect our faith today. Whether you’re a pastor, student, or brand new to the Bible, this podcast (including sermons) covers all the major messages from Malachi 1 through Malachi 4. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby Holt has pastored three churches and taught apologetics in the US and internationally. Visit our channel for a full list of our Bible podcasts. Finally, please leave a review to help others find the show.

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