1. Covenant Faithfulness
(Mal 2:5-7; cf. Lev 10:10-11; 1Pet 2:9)

2. The Consequence of Unfaithfulness
(Mal 2:1-3, 8-9; cf. Ex 29:14; Lev 4:11-12; 8:17; 16:27-28)

3. Ultimate Faithfulness
(Mal 2:7-8; 3:1-2; cf. Mk 1:2; Mt 11:7-14; Jn 1:29; 1 Pet 2:9)