Prophet Outline:
Complete an exegetical study of Malachi 3:6-12. Your study should cover the following information:
o A brief description of the prophet, Malachi
o Identification of the audience he was writing to, the proposed date of writing, and the overall purpose for the book
o List of the three Bible versions you consulted in your study and any significant variations between them that should be noted
o List of the three resources you consulted for commentary on 3:6-12
o A minimum of two word studies
o A single-page that summarizes the information you learned from your study and the primary message you believe Malachi was communicating on God’s behalf.
□ Using your exegetical study as its basis, prepare a sermon or teaching outline from Malachi 3:6-12.
o A sermon outline should have a(n):
• Title
• Introductory paragraph
• Outline consisting of 2 to 3 main points with 2 to 3 sub-points for each main point. Each main and sub-point should be written as a complete sentence.
• Concluding paragraph
• Application statement that expresses the “so what” of the passage.
o A teaching outline should have a(n):
• Title
• Introductory paragraph
• 5 to 7 teaching points. Each point is to be written as a complete sentence.
• 3 to 5 questions for student discussion
• Application statement that expresses the “so what” of the passage.
o Place all your exegetical study work at the end of your outline.
