Chapter 16. 
Malachi.  

The Structure of Malachi. “I Have Loved You.”

        A. The Proof of God’s Love — Ch. 1:1-5.

        B. Obstacles to the Enjoyment of God’s Love — Ch. 1:6-3:12.

1 — Chs. 1:6-2:9. Lack of Respect and Reverence towards God.

a) Ch. 1:6-14.          By the People.

b) Ch.2:l-9.              By the Priests.

2 — Ch. 2:10-16.    Inhumanity and Apostasy.

3 — Chs. 2:17-3:6.  Despising of God’s Promises and Commandments.

4 — Ch. 3:7-12.      Withholding of Tithes.

        C. God’s Loving Protection of the Pious in the Day of Judgment — Chs. 3:13-4:3.

        D. The Final call to Repentance — Ch. 4:4-6.