What is Malachi about?
Priestly responsibility, covenant faithfulness and anticipation of a coming messenger.
This page brings together selected questions about Malachi, with context, references and links for further study. The aim is not to impose a doctrinal interpretation, but to help you recognise what appears in the text and verify each answer in its cited passage.
What this quiz helps you practise
Questions span different difficulty levels and may cover names, places, narrative sequences, teachings, references and connections within the book itself.
Sample questions and answers
Open each question to reveal the answer, explanation and biblical reference.
In which testament is the book of Malachi found?
Reference: Malachi
Malachi is part of the Old Testament.
Based on the biblical account in Malachi, in which testament is the book of Malachi found?
Reference: Malachi
Malachi is part of the Old Testament.
Using a common literary grouping of the 66-book Bible, which literary section of the Bible contains Malachi?
Reference: Common literary grouping; Malachi
Malachi is grouped within Minor Prophets. This quiz uses a common literary grouping of the 66-book Bible.
How to study Malachi
When studying Malachi, begin with the book’s structure and the immediate context of each passage. Place the material in Judah and within the period described as post-exilic community. Then compare recurring people, locations, speeches and events. The quiz uses short explanations and references so you can return to the text before accepting an answer.
Historical and geographical context
Period: Post-exilic community. Setting: Judah. These labels provide broad orientation and do not replace close study of each passage.