The Message of Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bridger, G. A. (Gordon A.)

Series:

Bible Speaks Today Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biblical teaching.

Faith (Christianity).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Westmont : InterVarsity Press, 2024.

Summary:

At the heart of the rarely read or preached books of Obadiah, Nahum, and Zephaniah are important themes like God's character; facing up to sin and judgment; responding in repentance; and hoping for future salvation and restoration. In this BST volume, you'll find prophets that spoke to the real world and continue to speak to us today.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Dedication

Contents

General preface

Author's preface

Chief abbreviations

Select bibliography

Introduction to Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah

1. They claim to bring a message from God

2. They teach us some major truths

3. They relate to the real world

The message of Obadiah

Introducing Obadiah

1. Who was Obadiah?

2. When did Obadiah prophesy?

3. Obadiah's message is inspired by God

4. Obadiah's message is relevant today

Obadiah 1, 15, 21

1. The sovereignty of God: who is really in charge?

1. God is sovereign over the nations (1)

2. God gives us the dignity of choice (15)

3. God brings good out of evil (21)

Obadiah 2-15

2. The judgments of God: who will answer for what?

1. God's judgment means humbling the proud (2-4)

2. God's judgment means destroying the wicked (5-9)

3. God's judgment means facing up to truth (10-14)

Obadiah 15-21

3. The triumph of God: what hope is there?

1. God will triumph over his enemies on that day (15-16)

2. God will deliver his people on that day (17-21)

The message of Nahum

None

Introducing Nahum

1. Why take the book of Nahum seriously?

2. What do we know about Nahum?

3. When did Nahum write this book?

Nahum 1:2-15

4. Divine judgment: theologically explained

1. The severity of God: the Lord is angry (1:2-6)

2. The kindness of God: the Lord is good (1:7-15)

Nahum 2:1 - 3:19

5. Divine judgment: historically illustrated

1. The destruction of Nineveh - describing the action (2:1-13)

2. The judgment of Nineveh - understanding the reasons (3:1-11)

3. The decline and fall of Nineveh - warning the nations (3:11-19)

The message of Zephaniah

Introducing Zephaniah

1. Zephaniah benefited from a godly home

2. Zephaniah came from a privileged background.

3. Zephaniah lived and worked in challenging times

4. Zephaniah claimed that his message came from God

Zephaniah 1:2 - 2:3

6. God's message of judgment

1. God's judgment is coming on the whole world (1:2-3)

2. Judgment begins at home (1:4-6)

3. Time is running out! (1:7-13)

4. The end is near (1:14-18)

5. It's time to repent (2:1-3)

Zephaniah 2:4 - 3:8

7. Judgment and hope for the nations

1. Our God reigns (2:4-15)

2. More home truths (3:1-8)

Zephaniah 3:9-20

8. Hope and restoration for God's people

1. God promises a glorious future for believers (3:9-13)

2. Going home (3:14-20)

Notes

The Bible Speaks Today: Old Testament series

The Bible Speaks Today: New Testament series

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Print version: Bridger, Gordon The Message of Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah

ISBN:

9781514006528

1514006529

OCLC:

1406410787