We are continuing our conversations through the Bible. Today, we come to a new section within the minor prophets. For the next few weeks, we will be looking at the post-exilic prophets, those prophets who did their work after Israel's return from exile. Pastor Jim helps us better understand the historical moment, the work of these prophets, and how their voices prepare us for the story of the New Testament.

In today's episode, we're taking a closer look at the book of Zephaniah. Working our way through the Old Testament minor prophets, we've been exploring how God speaks to his people and the prophetic warnings against sin, corruption, and injustice that are often themes of these books. The scope of the coming judgment Zephaniah saw was immense, including not only Judah but also the surrounding nations. Zephaniah also included one of the prophet's most expansive views of coming salvation as well. 

In today's episode, we're taking a closer look at the book of Habakkuk. Working our way through the Old Testament minor prophets, we've been exploring how God speaks to his people and the prophetic warnings against sin, corruption, and injustice that are often themes of these books. Habakkuk offers us a unique kind of prophetic work. Habakkuk describes his own personal struggles as a prophet and the challenges that go with seeing the sin of his people and speaking the truth of God.

In today's episode, we're taking a closer look at the book of Nahum. Working our way through the Old Testament minor prophets, we've been exploring how God speaks to his people and the prophetic warnings against sin, corruption, and injustice that are often themes of these books. Naham turns his prophetic attention to the ancient Assyrian empire. Pastor Jim offers historical background on Naham and suggestions on what we can learn from this prophet today.

In today's episode, we're taking a closer look at the book of Micah. Working our way through the Old Testament minor prophets, we've been exploring how God speaks to his people and the prophetic warnings against sin, corruption, and injustice that are often themes of these books. Pastor Jim offers historical background on Micah and suggestions on what we can learn from this prophet today.

Lately, we have been working through the books of the minor prophets. Many of those books are unfamiliar to believers, but the story of Jonah is one of the Bible's most recognized stories. In today's episode, we discuss the book of Jonah and take a closer look at the often neglected portions of the story. Pastor Jim offers lessons and a compelling case for the heart of God, which is to reach all people.

We are continuing our conversations through the Bible with today's discussion on the book of Obediah. Recently, we have been discussing the minor prophets and recognizing similar themes but also the frequent quotation of these prophets in the New Testament. Obediah is a short book, but it is significant enough to have been passed down for generations. Pastor Jim explores the book's historical setting and what it can mean for believers today.

In today's episode, we are continuing our look at the minor prophets. Each episode, another conversation on a book of the Bible. Pastor Jim explores the historical setting for Amos as well as its major themes. We also recognize the overlapping themes between these minor prophets and their role in the larger prophetic section.

As we continue our series through the books of the Bible, we come to the minor prophet Joel. Well known for its quotation in Acts 2, we explore the fuller historical context for Joel's prophecy and its major themes, how it warns of destruction but in the midst of that judgment also holds out the opportunity of repentance and the promise of hope. Joel recognized a day was coming when God's Spirit would be poured out on all people. 

Hosea is the first of what is commonly called the minor prophets. In today's episode, we discuss the category of minor prophets and take a closer look at the book of Hosea. Pastor Jim offers some historical context for the book and its major themes. Hosea is a book full of emotional images and prophetic actions but also offers one of the Old Testament's most moving descriptions of the gospel.