-Last of the minor prophets Malachi 1 : 1
-Reproves God\’s people for their impiety Malachi 1; 2; 3:7-15
-Fortells the coming of the Messiah Malachi 3:1-6
-The judgments on the wicked and consolations of the righteous Malachi 4:1-3
-The coming of the forerunner of the Messiah Malachi 4:4-6