Malachi is the bookend of the Old Testament. After this book was written, the people of Israel would not hear divine revelation from God for four hundred years. The people of Israel at the time of Malachi claimed to honor God. They were very religious. More than willing to offer sacrifices, visit the temple, or sing praises to God, most people would have concluded that their relationship with God had never been better. The prophet Malachi was not one of those people. Through Malachi, God condemned His people for their hard hearts and selfish ways. But though the people lived in an age when there were no cell phones or social media, the spiritual struggles that they faced are very similar to ours. Some of the key themes in this book include honoring God, marriage, divorce, giving, rituals versus true faith, and more. Nowadays many churchgoers are caught in the same trap as the Israelites at that time. While many are religious outwardly, sometimes the heart is not fully committed to God. Through this book, one theme unites all the others: the importance of giving God the glory He deserves. With over twenty years of leading small group Bible studies through over thirty books of the Bible, Moody graduate Jason Dexter has developed this practical teaching aid filled with resources to help you get the most out of Hosea. This inductive Bible study series contains. Four practical lessons which can be studied weekly by yourself or with a group. - Discovery questions for each passage which are designed to encourage discussion or personal reflection on each week’s Scripture. - Thematic and relevant cross-references which add insight and reinforce each week’s text. - Teaching points and observations to help you understand the text in a deep, but practical way. Emphasis is placed on obedience throughout. - Many practical applications designed to encourage life transformation based on each passage. - Bible study guide useful for personal growth or as a teaching aid for small groups.