Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies

Haggai is the first in the final block of three Minor Prophets set in the post-exilic period. Persia has allowed the Jews to return to the land to rebuild, but the going was not easy. After 16 years of idleness, Haggai encourages them to recommence the construction on the Temple and trust in the Lord. His works are short and to the point, but very instructive for Christians trying to rebuild the Church today.

Enjoy this sample from Lesson 16, "Haggai: Rebuild the Lord's House," from Dr. Nick's 20 part course, "The Minor Prophets: The Book of the Twelve." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish.

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Zephaniah, like Joel, has much to say about the impending Day of the Lord, which won't be delayed for much longer. Babylon's cruel conquest is just around the corner. God will finally bring judgment on Jerusalem, and the surrounding nations, but will restore his people in the great messianic age. 

Enjoy this sample from Lesson 15, "Zephaniah: The Day of Wrath," from Dr. Nick's 20 part course, "The Minor Prophets: The Book of the Twelve." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish.

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Habakkuk is unique among the Minor Prophets because he doesn't have any oracles for Israel or Judah. Instead, he dialogues with God about the injustice he sees around him and wonders why God doesn't punish the wicked. God gives him answers that only cause him more consternation. His only recourse is to wait for God to act and live by faith.

Enjoy this sample from Lesson 14, "Habakkuk: The Righteous Will Live By Faith" from Dr. Nick's 20 part course, "The Minor Prophets: The Book of the Twelve." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish.

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The short book of Nahum is rather straightforward, but beautifully structured. Its message is against the mighty empire of Assyria, who will surely fall due to her egregious sins. This oracle, though firmly fulfilled in 612 BC, is powerful typology for the end of the world. 

Enjoy this sample from Lesson 13, "Nahum's Oracle Against Assyria" from Dr. Nick's 20 part course, "The Minor Prophets: The Book of the Twelve." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish.

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Some of the most beautiful prophecies of Jesus Christ's birth and mission are recorded in the second half of Micah. We all know that Bethlehem, the birthplace of David, was prophesied to be the birthplace of the New David and King of Israel, but the larger context reveals much more about who Jesus is and what he came to do!

Enjoy this sample from Lesson 12, "The Ruler From Bethlehem (Mic 4-7)" from Dr. Nick's 20 part course, "The Minor Prophets: The Book of the Twelve." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish.

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The Prophet Micah has many echoes of messages found in Hosea, Amos, and Isaiah. He preaches against both Israel and Judah for their covenantal infidelities and brings a covenantal lawsuit against them (Heb: riv/b), as Hosea did. Yet, there are some powerful and beautiful prophecies found in Micah as well. This lesson will study one of them, how God himself will shepherd his people as their king. 

Enjoy this sample from Lesson 11, "The Shepherd-King of Israel (Mic 1-3)" from Dr. Nick's 20 part course, "The Minor Prophets: The Book of the Twelve." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish.

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The Prophet Jonah is a well known character of the Old Testament. The story of Jonah and the whale is famous! Yet, few realize how troubled a man of God he really is. Rather than jumping to obey God's commands, he runs from it, reluctantly obeys, then is angry at when the Ninevites repent! There is more to this story than meets the eye, especially when applied to Jesus and Peter in the New Testament! 

Enjoy this sample from Lesson 10, "Jonah, The Reluctant Prophet" from Dr. Nick's 20 part course, "The Minor Prophets: The Book of the Twelve." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish.

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Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament at only 21 verses, but it packs a punch. Obadiah is a "non-standard" prophet because he preaches his oracle against Edom, rather than Israel and Judah. Nevertheless, he gives great hope for the remnant of Judah who will be restored in God's Kingdom. 

Enjoy this sample from Lesson 9, "Obadiah's Oracle Against Edom" from Dr. Nick's 20 part course, "The Minor Prophets: The Book of the Twelve." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish.

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The second half of Amos continues the oracles of Judgement against Israel in the form of three "woes" and five visions. However, the book ends on a beautiful, positive prophecy of restoration for Israel and all nations in the restored "booth of David."

Enjoy this sample from Lesson 8, "Raise up the Booth of David (Amos 5:18—9:15)" from Dr. Nick's 20 part course, "The Minor Prophets: The Book of the Twelve." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish.

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The Prophet Amos begins his message against the Northern Kingdom with an ominous warning, "The Lord roars from Zion" (1:2). This image of God as a lion is found throughout the book, both in a threatening manner against the wicked, but also in a liberating manner for the righteous. However, all nations should beware God's holiness and power, not just Israel.

Enjoy this sample from Lesson 7, "The Lord Roars From Zion (Amos 1:1—5:17)" from Dr. Nick's 20 part course, "The Minor Prophets: The Book of the Twelve." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish.

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