The Old Testament is filled with rich lessons. Some are lessons concerning our interactions with others, some concerning our relationship with God, and others pointing to the coming of the Messiah. We are blessed to have the completed, all-inspired word of God (2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3-4). As a result, we can turn to the Old Testament and learn from the men and women of old (Rom. 15:4).
Beginning next week, Jerrod and I will start a series of articles coming from the Minor Prophets. The Minor Prophets are some of the most overlooked books in our Bibles, yet they contain some of the most applicable lessons for our lives today. When looking through the Minor Prophets, it does not take long to learn that man has always been the same. Many struggle with pride, forms of idolatry, and sincerity just as there were in the days of the Minor Prophets. Just as many in the days of Joel, Amos, Micah, or Malachi needed something to look forward to, we can find great comfort in seeing the fulfillment of so many prophecies in Christ Jesus. Further, the Minor Prophets reveal much concerning God’s character. They teach us how God is holy, faithful, just, righteous, loving, and merciful (e.g., Hos. 11:12; Amos 5:12; Zeph. 3:5; Mic. 7:18).
While we will not be covering every verse within the Minor Prophets, Jerrod and I look forward to bringing out some of the key lessons or verses from each of the Minor Prophets. We pray that you will join us in this study and that you will grow alongside us.
“The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.”
– Nahum 1:7
By: Preston McElyea