I. Introduction (Malachi 1:1) PLUS Share Close Share Tweet Save PREVIOUS Malachi - Introduction NEXT II. Taking God’s Love Seriously (Malachi 1:2-5) I. Introduction (1:1) 1:1 The word of the Lord came to Israel through Malachi, whose name means “my messenger.” The theme of Malachi’s message is simple: take God seriously. PREVIOUS Malachi - Introduction NEXT II. Taking God’s Love Seriously (Malachi 1:2-5)