Joe: Alright, so what are we talking about today?

Bible Expert: Well Joe, we're going to be talking about the book of Malachi, the last book of the Old Testament.

Joe: Wow, the Old Testament! That's pretty crazy. So what's in the first chapter?

Bible Expert: The first chapter of the book of Malachi is mainly about God's love for his people and his warnings to them about their disobedience and idolatry. He reminds them of his love, and then warns them of the consequences if they don't repent and turn back to him.

Joe: That's intense! So how does God go about warning them?

Bible Expert: Well, God warns them through the prophet Malachi. He speaks through Malachi and says that the people have been unfaithful to him and that they need to repent and turn back to God if they want to be blessed by him. He also speaks of a coming judgement if they don't repent.

Joe: That's pretty serious. So what else is in this chapter?

Bible Expert: The other main theme in this chapter is the importance of tithing. God tells them that if they tithe, then he will bless them with abundance and prosperity.

Joe: Wait, Jamie, can you look up what tithing is?

Jamie: Sure thing, Joe. Tithing is the practice of giving a tenth of one's income or produce to a religious organization or charity.

Joe: Wow, that's pretty generous. So what else is in the chapter?

Bible Expert: The last part of the chapter has God speaking of his judgment against those who don't tithe, and how they will be cursed. He also speaks of how he will bless those who are faithful to him.