Old Testament · Minor Prophets
Malachi Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of Malachi: tithes, faithfulness and the messenger to come.
-
What does God promise if they bring the full tithe?
Show answer
Answer: A. I will open the windows of heaven and pour out blessing
Malachi 3:10 contains God's promise to open heaven's windows and pour out blessing if they bring the whole tithe to the storehouse.
-
What does God say about divorce in Malachi?
Show answer
Answer: D. God hates divorce
Malachi 2:16 contains God's clear statement that He hates divorce and covering one's garment with violence.
-
Who does God promise to send before the great and dreadful day of the Lord?
Show answer
Answer: A. Elijah the prophet
Malachi 4:5 promises that God will send Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord.
-
Who is traditionally considered the prophet and author of the book of Malachi?
Show answer
Answer: A. Malachi the prophet
The book is attributed to the prophet Malachi, whose name means 'my messenger' (Malachi 1:1).
-
What does God accuse the people of robbing from Him?
Show answer
Answer: C. Tithes and offerings
Malachi 3:8 contains God's accusation that the people have robbed Him in tithes and offerings.
-
Who is traditionally believed to be the prophet author of the book of Malachi?
Show answer
Answer: D. Malachi
The book is attributed to the prophet Malachi, whose name means 'my messenger' (Malachi 1:1).
-
How does God express His love for Israel at the beginning of Malachi?
Show answer
Answer: C. I have loved Jacob but Esau I have hated
Malachi 1:2-3 contrasts God's elective love for Jacob (Israel) with His rejection of Esau (Edom).
-
What is the primary theme addressed in Malachi?
Show answer
Answer: A. Covenant and faithfulness
Malachi emphasizes the Israelites' unfaithfulness to God's covenant, including their corrupt offerings and neglect of worship (Malachi 1:6-14).
-
How does Malachi describe the attitude of the priests towards God's offerings?
Show answer
Answer: D. Careless and corrupt
Malachi criticizes the priests for offering defiled and blemished sacrifices, showing disrespect for God's holiness (Malachi 1:6-14).
-
How does the book of Malachi describe the coming day of the Lord?
Show answer
Answer: A. It will burn like an oven and burn up the proud and wicked
Malachi 4:1 describes the coming day as burning like an oven, consuming the proud and wicked like stubble.
-
What does God say about His name among the nations?
Show answer
Answer: A. My name shall be great among the Gentiles
Malachi 1:11 prophesies that God's name will be great among the Gentiles from the rising to the setting of the sun.
-
What question do the people ask that wearies the Lord?
Show answer
Answer: C. Where is the God of justice
Malachi 2:17 records how the people wearied God by saying everyone who does evil is good in His sight and asking where the God of justice is.
-
Which Old Testament figure is explicitly mentioned in Malachi 4:5 as a forerunner before the great and dreadful day of the Lord?
Show answer
Answer: A. Elijah
Malachi 4:5 predicts that Elijah will return before the coming of the Lord's day, linking to Elijah's prophetic role.
-
What does God say about those who fear the Lord?
Show answer
Answer: C. They shall be Mine in the day that I make up My jewels
Malachi 3:17 promises that those who fear the Lord will be God's special treasure (jewels) in the day He acts.
-
What do the people say about serving God?
Show answer
Answer: B. It is vain to serve God; what profit is it to keep His ordinances
Malachi 3:14 records the people's complaint that serving God is vain and unprofitable.
Your score
Keep going in the Kingdom Bible Quiz app
There are 48 more Malachi questions in the app, in five question formats. Play daily, unlock verse reveals, and quiz with family and friends.
Answer key
- A. I will open the windows of heaven and pour out blessing
- D. God hates divorce
- A. Elijah the prophet
- A. Malachi the prophet
- C. Tithes and offerings
- D. Malachi
- C. I have loved Jacob but Esau I have hated
- A. Covenant and faithfulness
- D. Careless and corrupt
- A. It will burn like an oven and burn up the proud and wicked
- A. My name shall be great among the Gentiles
- C. Where is the God of justice
- A. Elijah
- C. They shall be Mine in the day that I make up My jewels
- B. It is vain to serve God; what profit is it to keep His ordinances
About the book of Malachi
Malachi is the 39th book of the Bible and belongs to the Minor Prophets section of the Old Testament. It has 4 chapters. Malachi, the last book of the Old Testament, challenges careless worship and broken promises, and foretells a messenger who will prepare the way of the Lord.
Using this quiz with a group
These questions work well for Sunday school, youth group, small groups and family devotions. Read each question aloud, let everyone answer, then read the explanation together. Use the print button for a worksheet with an answer key at the end.