Lectionary Preaching Workbook, SERIES II
for use with Common, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic Lectionaries
Comments on the Lessons
The readings from Malachi contain an exhortation for obedience to the law of Moses and verses
5-6 identifies the forerunner of Messiah with Elijah. Note that verse 4, dealing with the law, and verses 5-6,
dealing with Elijah, serve to link the law and the prophet. The (RC) reading of 3:19-20 is 4:1-2 in the RSV numbering of verses. The 2 Thessalonians reading contains appeals, rebukes and a prayer. Luke deals with the foretelling of the destruction of the temple and the end of the age.
Commentary
Malachi 4:1-6 (C)