Malachi: Finding God's Love in Hard Times | Video DevotionalSample

Prepare Your Heart

Welcome to Malachi: Finding God's Love in Hard Times. Before you journey through the book of Malachi, watch the short overview video below. Throughout Israel's history, the Levitical priests were meant to remove the stain of sin through sacrifice. But now these priests are offering diseased animals, marrying foreign wives, and trusting in false gods. Malachi confronts Israel’s doubt that God loves them, exposing their half-hearted worship, corrupt priests, and faithless marriages. God sends Malachi to announce that a final Levitical priest and a final sacrifice are coming that will cleanse not just Israel, but the whole world.

Reflect

Next, we invite you to read a central part of the book of Malachi. Malachi 3:1-4 shows us that God is not indifferent to injustice—He promises to send a messenger who will prepare the way for His coming judgment and restoration. This passage reminds us that God calls His people to faithfulness, including in their giving, and that He will pour out blessings when they trust in Him.

What's Next?

Each day of this reading plan, you will watch a short video that walks you through the book of Malachi and shows how God proves his enduring love by reminding them of his protection and provision throughout history. Even when they dishonor him, he remains faithful.

Each day, you will see the same three things:

1. What’s Happening?

This section explains what is going on in the text.

2. Where is the Gospel?

This section shows how this story ultimately points to Jesus and his Gospel.

3. A Time of Prayer

This is a short prayer meant to propel you into Scripture to see the good news of Jesus for yourself.

We hope this journey transforms you. Our prayer is that the Holy Spirit would open your eyes to see the beauty of Jesus in all of Scripture.