In the Book of Malachi, we study the relatively unknown minor prophet with a timely message that came to him as a burden. His burden for the people demonstrates that they:
- Shut the Gates
- Uselessly Kindle Fire
- The priests do not preserve knowledges
- The people aren’t faithful, and
- They have delighted in evil, calling it good
Malachi calls the people to refocus around their usefulness, wisdom, faithfulness, and truthfulness.
