The Wiersbe Bible Study Series Minor Prophets Vol 2

Did you know that you can do great things for God right where you are? In a world that desperately needs kindness, service, and sacrifice, we have the opportunity to be true heroes. This study explores the lives of three biblical heroes: the priest Ezra and the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. The Wiersbe Bible Study Series delivers practical, in-depth guides to selected books of the Bible. Featuring insights from Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe's Be Heroic commentary, this eight-week study includes engaging questions and practical applications that will help you connect God's Word with your life.

The twelve books of the Minor Prophets are anything but minor. Spanning 450 years, these writings offer a revealing look into the character, nature and heart of God. Based on six Minor Prophets—Hosea, Joel, Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Malachi—this study offers rich perspective on how God’s plans and purposes intersect in the lives of His people. The Wiersbe Bible Studies Series explores timeless wisdom found in God’s word. Based on Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s popular “BE” series, each study provides topical, relevant insights from selected books of the Bible. Designed for small groups, this eight-week study features selected commentaries from Be Amazed, engaging questions, and practical applications, all designed to help you connect God’s word with your life.

Prepared to be awed by our God. The books of Hosea, Joel, Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Malachi are viewed by Biblical scholars as the Minor Prophets. Yet the insights and messages contained within these books are anything but minor. These prophets offer a unique, firsthand view of an all-powerful God who longs to intimately connect with His people. This study examines their personal stories to discover how He interacts with our world in truly amazing ways. Part of Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s best-selling “BE” commentary series, BE Amazed has now been updated with study questions and a new introduction by Ken Baugh. A respected pastor and Bible teacher, Dr. Wiersbe explores the Minor Prophets to uncover remarkable truths about our awesome God. What you’ll find will provoke wonder, inspire worship, and cause you to be amazed at what God is doing in our world.

How can we translate our concern for our country and the world into effective action? This study explores the lives of four people in the Old Testament who also wanted to make a difference: Amos, who dared to stand for God’s truth against the highest officials in the nation; Obadiah, who explained why longstanding family feuds bring defeat and disgrace; Micah, who showed why the only hope for any nation is surrender to the Lord; and Zephaniah, who saw the coming Day of the Lord and told people how to get ready. Each of these prophets was called to deal courageously with the sin around them. Learn from them how to bring change to your own community and nation, starting where you are right now! The Wiersbe Bible Study Series delivers practical, in-depth guides to selected books of the Bible. Featuring insights from Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s Be Concerned commentary, this eight-week study includes engaging questions and practical applications that will help you connect God’s Word with your life.

The truth in God’s word illuminates the sinful state of our fallen world. And throughout history that insight has moved believers from conviction to action, to share His truth with a world in need, to burden us with a deep concern for people. But how can we translate that concern into effective ministry? The prophets Amos, Obadiah, Micah, and Zephaniah were each called to deal courageously and honestly with the sin around them. This study explores how their concern for people shaped their life-changing messages of repentance and redemption. Part of Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s best-selling “BE” commentary series, BE Concerned has now been updated with study questions and a new introduction by Ken Baugh. A respected pastor and Bible teacher, Dr. Wiersbe encourages us to take a balanced approach to personal evangelism, and challenges us to lovingly share truths that offer both conviction and hope.

Introductions to the Old Testament books of Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi are followed by verse-by-verse comments on the text.

The Minor Prophets are those dozen Old Testament books that, in the time of Jesus, were usually written on one scroll since they were all fairly brief. The late Elizabeth Achtemeier prepared the New International Biblical Commentary on the first six: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah. This second volume deals with the final six books. John Goldingay writes on Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, and Haggai; Pamela Scalise takes on the longest, Zechariah, and the last, Malachi. Like the authors of other volumes in the NIBC, Goldingay and Scalise utilize what is referred to as "believing criticism" when examining the biblical texts. Based on fidelity to critical analysis and sensitivity to the faith of both ancient and contemporary readers, this balanced approach enriches both the academy and the church. Following the series guidelines, the authors clearly explain the texts with additional notes regarding interpretation and "practical" reflection. For example, Goldingay issues a reminder that when the prophets spoke against the arrogance and sins of Assyria and Babylon, the Israelites needed to hear the word of God as a caution against their own pride and wickedness. He goes on to suggest that modern readers must remember, as well, that the same attitudes and actions that led to the downfall of these ancient Middle East empires can fall upon any and all who follow their example. The New International Biblical Commentary offers the best of contemporary scholarship in a format that both general readers and serious students can use with profit. Based on the widely used New International Version translation, the NIBC presents careful section-by-section exposition with key terms and phrases highlighted and all Hebrew transliterated. A separate section of notes at the close of each chapter provides additional textual, linguistic, cultural, and technical comments. Each commentary also includes a selected bibliography as well as Scripture and subject indexes.

Over 3 million LifeChange studies sold Wake Up Your Faith Turn around. Wake up. Look alive. Be alert. Pay attention. Don’t forget. The messages of the prophets are like spiritual caffeine—a shock to the system. Through the prophets, God called his people out of their routine neglect to go forward in active faith. Like a bucket of ice water or the trill of a trumpet, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi startle our hazy thoughts to hope and rekindle our ashen hearts with zeal. If you find your spiritual muscles wan and your spiritual eyes drowsy, these clarion prophets may have just the word to enliven your spirit. LifeChange LifeChange Bible studies will help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God’s Word. Filled with a wealth of ideas for going deeper so you can return to this study again and again. Features Cover the books of Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi in 12 lessons Equip yourself to lead a Bible study Imagine the Bible’s historical world Study word origins and definitions Explore thoughtful questions on key themes Go deeper with optional projects Add your notes with extra space and wide margins Find the flexibility to fit the time you have

Based on the BE Amazed commentary, this Bible study of six Minor Prophets shares how God's plans intersect with His people, and explores three insights into the heart of God.