In the last three verses of our Old Testament, Malachi 4:4-6, two of the biggest figures of biblical history make a cameo appearance, Moses and Elijah, representatives of the law and the prophets and forerunners of Jesus.
The chief priest could not control his wicked sons, so God removed them all and raised up the one who could intercede between humans...
When it looked like God had forgotten his people, he remembered his covenant promises.
If we invest in making disciples, our lives become bound up with theirs to die and live together.