The Lord would send a messenger (John the Baptist) to prepare the way for the “messenger of the covenant” (Jesus Christ). What would the Christ do? He would purify His people from their sins.
BibleGateway: Malachi 3:1-5 ESV Text: Malachi 3:1-5 KJV Text: Malachi 3:1-5 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:13 1 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way… The Lord would send a messenger (John the Baptist) to prepare the way for the “messenger of the covenant” (Jesus Christ). What would the Christ do? He would purify His people from their sins.