Unit 8, Lesson 4

The End of the OT

A. Common Purpose1. Rebuilding the city walls created a sense of purpose and oneness among the people of Judah.2. When they were done, they had a celebration.

b. Celebrating God’s Law1. Ezra stood on a wooden platform in the

town square to read the law2. Men, women, and children listened

from daybreak to noon, for 8 days. 3. Levites helped the people understand

what was being read.4. The people responded with Amen and

worshiped the Lord.

B. Malachi1. Prophesied during the time of Nehemiah.

Came from a priestly family. His name means my messenger.

2. Malachi 4:4-6: Key themes from the Old Testament

a. The Law: covenant obligations to worship God alone and social obligations. Obedience brings life.

b. Day of the Lord Day of judgment for disobedient and a day or restoration and healing .

c. Prophets and Prophecies: Speak for God

B. Malachi1. 3. Used disputation (argumentative teaching

style) to explain God’s expectations.a. Malachi 1:1-5

1. Statement: 2. Question:3. Explanation:

B. Malachi1. 4. The Old Testament ends with a longing

for the messiah.