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    Malachi — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on malachi, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Malachi 1:2 (KJV)

      In the first chapter, which brother did God say He loved, and which did He say He hated?

      Answer: Loved Jacob, hated Esau

      Study note. The Lord declares, 'I loved Jacob, and I hated Esau.'

      Read Malachi 1:2 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Malachi 1:7 (KJV)

      What kind of bread did the priests offer upon God's altar that led to their rebuke?

      Answer: Polluted bread

      Study note. The priests are accused of offering 'polluted bread' upon the altar.

      Read Malachi 1:7 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Malachi 1:11 (KJV)

      God states that His name shall be great among which group of people?

      Answer: The Gentiles

      Study note. God declares His name shall be great among the Gentiles from the rising of the sun.

      Read Malachi 1:11 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Malachi 2:4 (KJV)

      With which tribe did God make a covenant of life and peace regarding the priesthood?

      Answer: Levi

      Study note. The Lord speaks of His covenant being with Levi for the fear wherewith he feared Him.

      Read Malachi 2:4 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Malachi 2:16 (KJV)

      Complete the verse: 'For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth...'

      Answer: Putting away

      Study note. The KJV uses the term 'putting away' to refer to divorce.

      Read Malachi 2:16 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Malachi 3:1 (KJV)

      Who does God say He will send to prepare the way before Him?

      Answer: His messenger

      Study note. The Lord says, 'Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me.'

      Read Malachi 3:1 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Malachi 3:6 (KJV)

      Because the Lord does not change, what happens to the sons of Jacob?

      Answer: They are not consumed

      Study note. The Lord says, 'I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.'

      Read Malachi 3:6 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Malachi 3:8 (KJV)

      In what two ways does God specifically say the people have robbed Him?

      Answer: In tithes and offerings

      Study note. God asks, 'Will a man rob God?' and specifies 'In tithes and offerings.'

      Read Malachi 3:8 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Malachi 3:16 (KJV)

      What was written for them that feared the Lord and thought upon His name?

      Answer: A book of remembrance

      Study note. A book of remembrance was written before Him for them that feared the LORD.

      Read Malachi 3:16 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Malachi 4:5 (KJV)

      Which prophet does God promise to send before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD?

      Answer: Elijah

      Study note. The final chapter promises, 'Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet.'

      Read Malachi 4:5 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does malachi point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?