Comments on 3 Nephi 24-25 These two chapters relate the words of God given to Malachi. The general message of the book of Malachi is that Israel has apostatized (ch. 24, Mal. 3) so the Lord will have to punish and purify them, so the righteous remnant can inherit the covenant blessings of their fathers (ch. 25, Mal. 4). More detailed comments on Malachi can be seen in LDS Seminar vol. 2, no. 48. Copyright © 2001 by S. Kurt Neumiller . All rights reserved. No part of this text may be reproduced in any form or by any means for commercial gain without the express written consent of the author. Digital or printed copies may be freely made and distributed for personal and public non-commercial use.