The Book of the Twelve
- The Book of the Twelve
Description
In the Hebrew Bible the Book of the Twelve is considered one book. In the Christian Bible, these are split up into twelve books known as the minor prophets. The major themes are the description of the sins of Israel and the nations, punishment of sin of the "day of the Lord" and restoration of Israel and the nations.
Outline
2. The next three emphasize the punishment of sin on the day of the Lord
3. The last three emphasize the restoration of Israel and their neighbors.
B. Hosea
1. Israel's adultery dramatized (chapters 1-3)
2. Israel’s adultery detailed (chapters 4-14)
C. Joel
D. Amos
1. Worldwide lack of justice and love (chapters 1-2)
2. The injustice in Israel (chapters 3-6)
3. Vision of the coming destruction (7:1-9:10)
4. Statement of restoration (9:11-15)
E. Obadiah
F. Jonah
1. God calls Jonah to go to Nineveh (chapter 1)
2. Jonah preaches repentance in Nineveh (chapter 3)
3. God is concerned about all nations (chapter 4)
G. Micah
H. Nahum
I. Habakkuk
J. Zephaniah
K. Haggai
L. Zechariah
M. Malachi
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