Join The Journey S4:226 Malachi
Sep 20, 2025
Scott Breedlove, a longtime editor at Join The Journey, shares his insights on the book of Malachi. He discusses the powerful 'You say… but I say…' rhetorical device that exposes spiritual complacency among the post-exilic community. Scott connects Malachi's prophecies of a messenger and Elijah to the New Testament, introducing John the Baptist and Jesus. Listeners are encouraged to trust God's timing, avoid spiritual contempt, and engage deeply with scripture, all while recognizing the bigger picture of God's promises.
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Top Ten Spiritual Milestones
- Scott lists his top 10 spiritual milestones, from conviction in youth to discovering intelligent design.
- These moments illustrate how scripture, community, prayer, and science shaped his faith over decades.
Malachi As The Final Bridge
- Malachi functions as a bridge from the Old Testament to the New and closes the prophetic era before 400 years of silence.
- Malachi confronts post-exilic Judah's corrupt worship and calls them back to genuine justice and temple-centered life.
Rhetorical Device Reveals Contempt
- Malachi uses a "You say... but I say..." rhetorical device where God answers defiant, sarcastic questions.
- Those hostile questions reveal the community's contempt, impatience, and spiritual decline.
