MALACHI was the last minor prophet. The Jews believed that the ruach hakodesh
left Israel when Malachi died. In other words, the ability of prophecy. Malachi
speaks to the priests And now, O ye
priests, this commandment is for you. Malachi 2:1
They
once again have strayed from God - But ye
are departed out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble at the law; ye have
corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith the LORD of hosts.
Malachi 2:8
The people have robbed God - Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and
offerings. Malachi 3:8
In
summary - Return unto me, and I will
return unto you, saith the LORD of hosts. But ye said, Wherein shall we return?
Malachi 3:7