Lectionary Preaching Workbook
COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS
Lesson 1: Malachi 3:1-4 (C)
For those who always include an Old Testament passage in
worship, this is the appropriate one for next Sunday. However, it
was probably written about 460 B.C., give or take, and is not
likely to be your choice for the main sermon passage. The theme
of this passage is essentially that of the Gospel passage, the
promise of God's forthcoming presence for the purpose of refining
the people. The messenger brings this news which will ultimately