The book of Malachi deals with hidden problems, problems that are eroding the people's relationship with God. These problems arise when the events of daily life do not match their understanding of what a loving God would do. While they may be aware of the problems on some surface level, they are totally unaware of how their hearts have begun to whisper against God and have accused Him of all sorts of evil thoughts and intentions. God comes to His people, through His servant Malachi, and brings these problems to the surface, and, more importantly, reveals how to heal each one.