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Malachi

Malachi 
Day 
Day 33

"He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver"

Text: Malachi 3:3

ASPECTS OF THE MINISTRY OF THE MESSIAH

The work of the Messiah had many aspects. The following may be highlighted:

1. Earthly ministry

To preach/ teach and to heal.

2. Salvation ministry

To suffer and die for mankind. His resurrection confirmed the efficacy of His atonement.

A SPECIAL ASPECT HIGHLIGHTED

This aspect was highlighted by Malachi.

“He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver;
He will purify the sons of Levi,
And purge them as gold and silver,
That they may offer to the LORD
An offering in righteousness.”
Malachi 3:3

1. The work of refining and purifying

a) This is easy enough to comprehend.
The ministry of the Levites was holy and sacred.
b) The Levites ministering in Malachi’s time were obviously unfit for ministry.

2. The fulfilment of this prophecy

a) This would not be fulfilled literally.
b) The ministry of the Levites faded away completely with the passing of time.

3. The fulfilment of this word

a) This fulfilment may be best understood in the light of 1 Peter 2:5, 9.
b) There would be a new priesthood, a royal one!
c) The faith of these new “priests” would be refined as gold in fire (1 Peter 1:7).

4. The ministry of the purified and refined royal priests

a) They would present an offering of righteousness to the LORD.
b) They would offer up spiritual sacrifices to God through Jesus Christ (1 Peter 2:5).