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Minor Prophets Bible Study: Unearth Timeless Teachings of the Bible’s Unsung Prophets (paperback)

Minor Prophets Bible Study: Unearth Timeless Teachings of the Bible’s Unsung Prophets (paperback)

Uncover hope, faithfulness, and forgiveness.

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Hosea, Joel, Amos, Jonah… Do these names sound more like a mystery than a message?

For many, the twelve Minor Prophets are a confusing and often-skipped section of the Old Testament. Labeled "minor" only because of their shorter length, their messages are anything but. These prophets spoke with a fire and passion that reveals the very heart of God—his justice, his mercy, and his unwavering love for his people.

If you’ve ever felt intimidated by their writings or wondered how their ancient words could possibly apply to your life today, you aren’t alone. This study is your invitation to finally understand these powerful messengers and the major impact they can have on your faith.

Minor Prophets Bible Study is a clear and accessible 40-day journey designed to bring these incredible books to life. Instead of reading them in their traditional order, you’ll explore them chronologically to watch God’s story unfold with new context and clarity.

Each day you’ll find a manageable reading, a straightforward explanation that unpacks the prophet’s message, and a thought-provoking question to help you apply these timeless truths to your own walk with God.

From Jonah’s reluctance and Hosea’s heartbreak to Malachi’s challenging questions, you’ll discover the humanity, the struggles, and the profound faith of these men who spoke for God.

This isn't just a history lesson; it’s a personal encounter.

You’ll see how themes of spiritual adultery, social injustice, and complacency are just as relevant in our world today as they were thousands of years ago. You’ll be challenged to examine your own heart, encouraged by God’s relentless pursuit of his people, and filled with hope for the restoration he promises.

If you’re ready to transform a section of the Bible from confusing to compelling and deepen your relationship with the God who speaks through the ages, this study is the perfect place to start.

Get your copy of Minor Prophets Bible Study today!

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Day 1: Jonah’s Confession

Jonah 1–2

He answered, “I am a Hebrew and I worship the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.”
Jonah 1:9

The story of Jonah is familiar to many people. God tells Jonah to go to Nineveh and deliver a harsh message to the people there. Jonah doesn’t. He ignores God, jumps on a boat, and heads in the opposite direction from Nineveh. He wants to get as far away as possible from what God wants him to do.

God brews up a storm, buffeting the ship carrying Jonah. The sailors do all they can to keep their boat afloat, including pleading for protection from their gods, while an oblivious Jonah sleeps through everything. When the storm grows fierce, they wake Jonah and confront him. He confesses. He admits he’s running from God, the God he worships, the God who created both land and sea.
Now the sailors really freak out.

Though Jonah says the only solution is to toss him into the deep, as a living sacrifice of sorts to the sea, the sailors redouble their efforts, so they won’t be guilty of their passenger’s death. But eventually they give up, asking God not to hold them accountable for Jonah’s murder. They throw him into the sea, and the waves calm. They are safe and presume Jonah is dead.

God has other plans.

A huge fish swallows Jonah. He spends three days lodged in the fish’s belly. From there he prays. He calls upon God, and God listens. Jonah wraps up his prayer praising God and with another confession. He affirms that salvation comes from God.

Then God has the fish deposit Jonah on dry land. This isn’t a smooth exit. It’s a violent expulsion. The fish vomits and Jonah ejects.

There are similarities between Jonah and Jesus, but we must take care not to carry the comparison too far—for it will lead us astray. Jonah offers himself as a sacrifice to save the lives of the men on the ship. As good as dead, he spends three days in the belly of the fish. Then he emerges from his effective tomb when the fish deposits him on dry land.

In much grander fashion, Jesus later offers himself as a sacrifice to save the lives of everyone. He dies so that we may live. After spending three days in his tomb, he rises from the dead, proving that he has mastery over death.
In a simple way, this part of Jonah’s life foreshadows what Jesus will do for all humanity. Jonah at first ran from his responsibility, but Jesus never wavered. Thank you, Jesus.

Are we running from God as Jonah first did, or are we embracing God through what Jesus did?

[Discover more about Jesus’s sacrifice in Matthew 12:40 and Mark 8:31.]

Meet Author Peter DeHaan

Peter DeHaan, PhD, often makes religious people squirm, but spiritual seekers cheer. He’s not trying to be provocative, but he seeks truth, even if it makes some people uncomfortable. He yearns for Christians to push past the status quo and reconsider how they practice their faith in every area of their lives.

Peter earned his doctorate, awarded with high distinction, from Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary. He lives with his wife in beautiful Southwest Michigan and wrangles crossword puzzles in his spare time.

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