Minor Prophets Flashcards
(12 cards)
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Hosea: marriage to an adulterous wife
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- Marital Allegory: Hosea’s marriage to Gomer is a symbol of God’s relationship with unfaithful Israel.
- Unfaithfulness: Israel’s spiritual adultery (idolatry) is condemned.
- Divine Love: Despite Israel’s unfaithfulness, God’s love and desire for reconciliation are emphasized.
- Judgment: Hosea prophesies Israel’s punishment for their sin and rebellion.
- Restoration: God promises to heal and restore Israel, calling them back to Himself.
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Joel: Locusts
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- Locust Plague: Joel describes a devastating locust plague, symbolizing God’s judgment.
- Day of the Lord: The book focuses on the coming “Day of the Lord,” a time of divine judgment and restoration.
- Repentance: Calls for national repentance and turning back to God.
- Restoration: God promises to restore the land and bless Israel after repentance.
- Outpouring of the Spirit: Prophecies about the future outpouring of God’s Spirit on all people.
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Amos: shepherd, the Lord Roars
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- Judgment on Nations: Amos prophesies judgment not just on Israel, but on surrounding nations for their sins.
- Israel’s Corruption: Israel is condemned for social injustice, idolatry, and empty religion.
- Justice and Righteousness: Amos stresses that God desires justice, righteousness, and true worship.
- Disaster and Exile: Israel’s disobedience will lead to their downfall and exile.
- Restoration: Despite judgment, God promises a future restoration of Israel.
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Obadiah: Edom
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- Judgment on Edom: Obadiah prophesies against the nation of Edom for their pride and mistreatment of Israel.
- Destruction: Edom will be destroyed for its arrogance and for standing against God’s people.
- Israel’s Victory: Israel will ultimately be victorious and restored.
- The Day of the Lord: The final day of judgment will come for all nations, and Israel will be restored to prominence
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Jonah: Mercy for Nineveh
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- Reluctant Prophet: Jonah is sent by God to call the people of Nineveh (Assyria) to repentance.
- Escape: Jonah initially tries to flee from God’s command and is swallowed by a great fish.
- Repentance: The people of Nineveh repent, and God shows mercy by sparing the city.
- God’s Mercy: The book highlights God’s compassion for even the most wicked nations.
- Jonah’s Displeasure: Jonah is displeased by God’s mercy toward Nineveh, teaching a lesson about God’s universal love
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Micah: Bethlehem
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- Judgment on Israel and Judah: Micah condemns the corruption, injustice, and idolatry of both Israel and Judah.
- Prophecy of the Messiah: Foretells the birth of the Messiah in Bethlehem.
- Social Justice: Calls for true justice, mercy, and humility before God.
- Destruction and Restoration: Predicts both the destruction of the cities and eventual restoration of Israel.
- Hope: Despite judgment, there is hope for the future with God’s faithfulness
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Nahum: judgement for Nineveh
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- Judgment on Nineveh: Nahum prophesies the fall of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian empire.
- God’s Wrath: Describes God’s fierce wrath against Nineveh for its violence and idolatry.
- Destruction: Nineveh’s destruction is inevitable, as God is against the proud and oppressive.
- God’s Justice: Emphasizes that God’s justice will prevail over wickedness.
- Comfort to Israel: The fall of Nineveh brings comfort to Israel, as their oppressor is defeated
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Habakkuk: violence for violence
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- Questioning God: Habakkuk questions why God allows evil to prosper and why Israel suffers.
- God’s Response: God answers, saying that the wicked will be judged and the righteous will live by faith.
- Chaldeans: Prophesies that God will use the Chaldeans (Babylonians) as an instrument of judgment.
- Faith and Trust: Emphasizes that faith in God, even amid suffering, is the key to surviving judgment.
- Final Prayer: The book ends with Habakkuk’s prayer of trust in God, despite the coming disaster
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Zephaniah: Day of the Lord
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- Day of the Lord: Zephaniah announces the coming “Day of the Lord,” a day of judgment against Judah and all nations.
- Judgment on Judah: Judah is condemned for idolatry and corruption.
- Punishment of Nations: Surrounding nations are also judged for their sin and oppression.
- Call to Repentance: Zephaniah calls for repentance and seeking God’s righteousness.
- Restoration: After judgment, God promises to restore the remnant of Israel.
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Haggai: God’s House first
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- Rebuilding the Temple: Haggai encourages the returned exiles to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem.
- Priorities: Rebukes the people for neglecting God’s house while focusing on their own homes.
- Divine Encouragement: God promises that the glory of the new temple will surpass the former one.
- God’s Presence: Emphasizes that God’s presence will be with the people during the rebuilding process.
- Blessings: Promises blessings for obedience and the completion of the temple.
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Zechariah: Rebuild messiah comes
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- Visions: Zechariah has a series of symbolic visions that encourage the rebuilding of the temple.
- Messianic Prophecies: Foretells the coming of the Messiah, including His humble entry into Jerusalem (Zechariah 9:9).
- God’s Reassurance: Assures the people that God will protect and bless them as they rebuild.
- Restoration of Israel: Prophesies a time when Israel will be restored and God’s kingdom will come.
- Future Glory: Promises that the nations will one day worship the Lord in Jerusalem
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Malachi: Elijah prepare the way
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- Israel’s Unfaithfulness: Malachi addresses Israel’s lack of reverence for God and their unfaithfulness in worship.
- Priestly Corruption: Condemns corrupt priests and their neglect of proper worship and offerings.
- Coming of Elijah: Malachi foretells the coming of Elijah before the great “Day of the Lord.”
- Messenger of the Covenant: Prophecies the coming of a messenger who will prepare the way for the Messiah.
- Final Judgment: Warns of the coming judgment and urges repentance before the end.
