While the people cynically questioned God’s justice and longed for his intervention, in Malachi 2:17-3:5, God told them he would be coming in judgment after his messenger prepared the way. In the New Testament, we learn who that messenger was and what God did when he showed up, which was a shock to all.
Paul faced false accusations, a physical beating, a near flogging, and an unfair hearing, through which he took courage in the presence of Christ...
Because they questioned and rejected Jesus’ authority, the chief priests were removed from their post and replaced by others from all the nations.
The Day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night but not for those who live in the light.
