Three Minor Prophets Obadiah, Jonah, Micah Through the Bible in One Year June 25, 2017 Xavier Reyna, Director Ben Compere, Editor Wayman Lim, Choir Director “Most Old Testament prophecy can be described as ‘forth-telling’…” “The IVP Introduction to the Bible”

Obadiah, Jonah and Micah are Minor Prophets

The Difference Between Major and Minor Prophets The difference between the major and minor prophets is not the importance of the message but in the volume of material.

The Prophet’s Twofold Task FORTHTELLS the word of God Denounce sin Proclaim judgment Plead for repentance Encourage obedience FORETELLS the word of God Predicts future events 90 + % Less than 10%

Obadiah’s Anti-Edomite Oracles The prophecy of Obadiah against Edom was a response to the role Edom played in assisting the Babylonians to defeat Judah and destroy Jerusalem. The purpose of Obadiah is to pronounce judgment on Edom and predict deliverance for Israel. “Because of the violence against your brother Jacob,  you will be covered with shame;     you will be destroyed forever.” Obadiah 10

Jonah: The Lord’s Compassion The prophecy of Jonah is a lesson in the application of the covenant with Abraham that in him all the nations of the earth would be blessed. The pagans in Jonah’s prophecy appear more godly than Jonah. The sailors are more responsive to God than Jonah and the city of Nineveh repents at Jonah’s preaching. Finally, we see that the Lord’s compassion for the nations is much greater than Jonah’s. “I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity.” Jonah 4:2b

Micah: Three Oracles of Judgment and Future Hope Micah’s three prophetic addresses ( 1:2; 3:1; 6:1) describe present corruption, announce imminent judgment and promise a glorious future for the nation of Judah. The first address announces a general judgment upon the nations: Israel and Judah. The second address pronounces divine judgment upon the leaders of the nation. The final address admonishes the people to repent and promises hope of future deliverance and salvation. “But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the Lord, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his transgression, to Israel his sin.” Micah 3:8