The closing Chapter of Malachi speaks of future judgement to come and what was to come in the not too distant future of Israel. There were massive wars taking place from the time of Malachi to the time of Messiah. There are times when we’re projecting what the Prophets are saying to future events for us. Even though it was a future event to the Prophet, to us it could very well be a past event.

Israel was not upholding the Commands of the Almighty. Malachi is telling them to remember the Law and the ones that will be preserved during the destruction of the Almighty will be those who are in alignment and allegiance with the Almighty.

Malachi also prophesies to Israel that Messiah is the Messenger of the Covenant and John was the messenger that would go prepare the way for the Messenger of the Covenant.