In this study Mr. Smith covers Malachi chapter 1 and the first half of chapter 2. In chapter 1 God tries to bring up specific issues, but for each one the Jews reply "in what way have we . . .". So in chapter 2, God connects all the problems with the leaders of the nation and tells them that they will no longer have self-rule, and for the next 500 years they were ruled over by the Gentile powers of Daniel 2 until the destruction of Jerusalem in 70A.D. and the end of their nation.

Gary Smith

United Church of God Pastor

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.