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Zephaniah proclaims God’s coming judgment against Judah and the nations but also reveals a beautiful promise — a future where God will purify His people, restore their joy, and dwell among them once again.Questions:1. What stands out to you about how Zephaniah describes “the day of the Lord”?2. How does God’s promise to “renew you with His love” in chapter 3 shape your understanding of His character?3. In what ways does true repentance prepare us for God’s renewal in our lives and communities?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here

Habakkuk wrestles with deep questions about why God allows injustice and why the wicked seem to prosper. Through prayer and God’s response, he learns to live by faith and ends with a declaration of trust in God, no matter the circumstances.Questions:1. How does Habakkuk’s willingness to question God challenge or encourage your own prayer life?2. What does it mean to “live by faith” when God’s timing and justice don’t align with our expectations?3. How can Habakkuk’s final prayer in chapter 3 serve as a model for trusting God in uncertain times?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here

Nahum delivers a sobering prophecy against Nineveh, declaring God’s wrath on the city for its violence and idolatry. The book reminds us that while God is patient, He is also just, and He will not leave the guilty unpunished.Questions:1. How does Nahum balance the picture of God as both slow to anger and yet a God of justice and wrath?2. What warnings can modern nations and individuals take from Nineveh’s downfall?3. How does seeing God’s judgment on Nineveh give hope to those who suffer under injustice today?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here

Micah prophesies the coming of a ruler from Bethlehem who will shepherd God’s people. The book closes with both judgment for sin and a breathtaking reminder of God’s mercy—that He delights in steadfast love and will cast our sins into the depths of the sea.Questions:1. What is the significance of the promised ruler coming from Bethlehem in Micah 5, and how is this fulfilled in Jesus?2. Micah 6:8 sums up God’s desire for His people. How does this verse shape the way we live out our faith today?3. What does Micah 7:18–19 reveal about the heart of God, and how should this impact how we treat others who sin against us?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here

Micah announces God’s judgment on Israel and Judah for their sin and injustice. Yet in the midst of the warnings, he points to a future filled with hope—the coming reign of the Lord, when nations will stream to His house, and peace will cover the earth.Questions:1. How does Micah describe the sins of Israel and Judah, and why does God take them so seriously?2. What do we learn about God’s future kingdom in Micah 4, and how does it contrast with the present brokenness?3. How can we live with hope and faithfulness while waiting for God’s promises to be fulfilled?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible here: https://amzn.to/4l5Bjj0My video review the CSB Apologetics Study Bible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQO_slSF7sYAll our links are here - https://linktr.ee/basicallybiblical

Jonah resists God’s call to preach to Nineveh, runs away, and ends up in the belly of a great fish. Yet God’s mercy pursues him—and even the wicked Ninevites. Jonah struggles with God’s compassion, reminding us that His mercy is greater than our preferences or prejudices.Questions:1. What does Jonah’s attempt to flee reveal about the human heart when faced with hard obedience?2. How do the sailors and the Ninevites respond to God compared to Jonah?3. What does Jonah’s anger at God’s mercy reveal about our own struggles with grace?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible here: https://amzn.to/4l5Bjj0My video review the CSB Apologetics Study Bible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQO_slSF7sYAll our links are here - https://linktr.ee/basicallybiblical

Obadiah delivers a short but sharp prophecy against Edom for their pride and cruelty against Israel. Yet the book points forward to the “Day of the Lord,” when God’s justice will be complete, and His kingdom established.Questions:1. What does God’s judgment on Edom reveal about how He views pride and betrayal?2. How does Obadiah shift our focus from Edom’s fall to the greater hope of God’s kingdom?3. Where do you see the hope of the “Day of the Lord” encouraging believers today?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here

Amos receives visions of God’s coming judgment—plumb lines, locusts, fire, and destruction. Yet, the book closes with a surprising promise: God will one day restore David’s fallen house and bring lasting blessing to His people.Questions:1. What do Amos’s visions teach us about God’s justice and His patience with His people?2. How does the promise of restoration at the end shape the way we understand God’s purposes in judgment?3. In what ways can we hold onto both the seriousness of God’s holiness and the hope of His mercy in our own lives?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here

Amos delivers sharp warnings against Israel’s hypocrisy, empty worship, and misplaced confidence in wealth and power. These chapters remind us that God desires justice, righteousness, and a genuine relationship with His people rather than hollow rituals.Questions:1. How does Amos connect worship with justice, and why is it dangerous to separate the two?2. What does “seek the Lord and live” teach us about repentance and the way to true life?3. How might these passages challenge us to reflect on our own spiritual habits—are they life-giving or merely routine?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here

Amos begins with a thunderous declaration of God’s justice—not only against the surrounding nations, but also against His own people. These chapters remind us that God’s standards of righteousness are universal, and His people are not exempt from accountability.Questions:1. What does Amos’ judgment against both Israel and the surrounding nations reveal about God’s view of justice?2. How do these chapters challenge us to examine our own complacency or false sense of security as God’s people?3. What does the image of God “roaring from Zion” communicate about His authority and presence?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible here: https://amzn.to/4l5Bjj0My video review the CSB Apologetics Study Bible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQO_slSF7sYAll our links are here - https://linktr.ee/basicallybiblical