How Can We Summarize the Minor Prophets of the O.T.?
(Part 2)
The Minor Prophets once again do not advance the storyline of the Old Testament. These Prophets, who are minor only because their books are shorter––were messengers of God. They were once united in a single volume, the Book of the Twelve, and together declare Israel’s spiritual unfaithfulness, God’s judgment, and the promise of future restoration. Here is a way we could summarize each of them:
Nahum is a collection of sermons declaring God’s judgment against wicked Assyria.
Habakkuk is a message of hope for how the righteous can live by faith while trusting that God will punish wickedness.
Zephaniah is a collection of sermons summoning God’s people to pursue him and beware of the coming day of the Lord, which will include God’s judgment and salvation.
Haggai is a collection of sermons calling those who are back in the promised land to prioritize rebuild God’s house while assuring them that God will restore his presence and blessings.
Zechariah calls God’s people to faithfulness as they trust in his future plan to bring his messianic kingdom.
Malachi is a series of sermons calling apathetic, half-hearted Israel to renew a faithful and right following of God.
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