Minor Prophets

In the Old Testament, God spoke through his prophets both about His plan for the future through the Messiah, and His will for their own day. This five-week course surveys the history and message of the Minor Prophets: Hosea through Malachi.

Course Materials

  • Course Outline
    • Week 1
      • Hebrew Prophecy, The Day of Yahweh
      • God in Human History
      • Introduction 
      • Hebrew Prophecy 
      • The Day of Yahweh 
      • God in Human History
    • Week 2
      • Obadiah, Jonah and Joel
      • Obadiah: Betrayal of the betrayers 
      • Jonah: God is merciful 
      • Joel: The Day of Yahweh 
    • Week 3
      • Amos & Hosea
      • Amos: Judgment for exploiters 
      • Hosea: God loves his unfaithful people
    • Week 4
      • Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah & Habbakuk 
      • Micah: God Judges & Redeems 
      • Nahum: Judgment against Assyria 
      • Zephaniah: God is Sovereign 
      • Habakkuk: History is in the hands of God
    • Week 5
      • Haggai, Zechariah & Malachi 
      • Haggi: Build my house! 
      • Zechariah: Return to me and I will return to you
      • Malachi: Give God your best
    • Additional Materials
      • Selected Bibliography Egyptian gods and goddesses
      • An Overview of Israel's History From Division to Return
      • The Nations Around Judah and Israel
      • Paganism in the Old Testament
      • Poetic Devices
      • Idolatry in the Ancient Near East
      • Ancient Scriptures & Commentaries