Majoring on the Minors: Key Themes in the Minor Prophets

MALACHI: Don’t Hit that Snooze Button

Wonder Lake Bible Church

It’s time for the church to heed a wake-up call to renewed commitment to God. In part 12 of Majoring on the Minors: Key Themes in the Minor Prophets, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Malachi 1 – 4.

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Study Notes

A Brief Introduction to Malachi

God’s Love for Israel (1:1-5)

God’s Disputes with Israel (1:6 – 4:3)

God’s Restoration of Israel (4:4-6)

Understanding the Text

Wake-Up Call 1: Respond to God’s Love

Wake-Up Call 2: Honor God

Wake-Up Call 3: Be Faithful

Wake-Up Call 4: Hope in God

Wake-Up Call 5: Obey God

Wake-Up Call 6: Fear God

Applying the Text

Are you giving your best to God?

Are you giving your best to your spouse?

Are you giving generously?

Do you need to renew your commitment to God?

ZECHARIAH: From Small Things to Great Things

Wonder Lake Bible Church

The Second Coming of Messiah Jesus gives us hope now in a day of small things. In part 11 of Majoring on the Minors: Key Themes in the Minor Prophets, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Zechariah 1 – 14.

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Study Notes

A Brief Introduction to Zechariah

Understanding the Text

A Call to Return (1:1-6)

Cleansing and Promise (3:1-10)

Spirit Empowered Completion (4:1-10)

The First Coming and Second Coming of Messiah Jesus in Zechariah…

Applying the Text

Repentance

Cleansing

Spirit-Empowerment

Hope in a Day of “Small Things”

HAGGAI: Whose Glory are You Seeking?

Wonder Lake Bible Church

God’s glory comes before our own wants and pleasures. In part 10 of Majoring on the Minors: Key Themes in the Minor Prophets, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Haggai 1 – 2.

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Study Notes

A Brief Introduction to Haggai

Repentance (Haggai 1:12)

Encouragement (Haggai 2:1-9)

Applying the Text

Consider your ways…

HABAKKUK: From Confusion to Faith: A Dialogue with God

Pastor Dan Cox — Sun, 10 May 2015 05:00:00 +0000

While we will not always understand the ways of God now, He will ultimately prove Himself worthy of our faith and praise now. In part 9 of Majoring on the Minors: Key Themes in the Minor Prophets, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Habakkuk 1 – 3.

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Study Notes

A Brief Introduction to Habakkuk

Habakkuk:

Lord…

Why are you silent?
Why are you slow to act?
Why do you allow the wicked to prevail?

The LORD:

Habakkuk, I am acting… and you would be amazed if told all now.

Habakkuk:

Lord…

Why do you judge your people with a people more wicked than they?

The LORD:

Habakkuk, though it seems slow, wait for Me… you shall live by faith.

Habakkuk:

Lord….

I will wait quietly for You
I will rejoice in You no matter what
You are my strength and security

The Righteous Shall Live by Faith…

Worry becomes Worship
Fear becomes Faith
Terror becomes Trust
Anguish becomes Adoration
Why? becomes Who?

Applying the Text

Are you living by faith?

ZEPHANIAH: Our Just and Gracious God

Wonder Lake Bible Church

God will show Himself just in the judgment of all sin and gracious in great blessing upon His people. In part 8 of Majoring on the Minors: Key Themes in the Minor Prophets, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Zephaniah 1 – 3.

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Study Notes

Previously in the Minor Prophets…

A Brief Introduction to Zephaniah

Overview of Zephaniah

The Day of the LORD: Judgment ( Zephaniah 1:1 – 3:8)

The Day of the LORD: Blessing ( Zephaniah 3:9-20)

God is just…

in judging the sin of His people
in judging the sin of the nations

God is gracious…

in restoring blessing upon His people
in restoring blessing upon all the world

Applying the Text

Repent… Seek the LORD… Rejoice!

NAHUM: A Stronghold in Trouble

Wonder Lake Bible Church

The Sovereign LORD of history is a stronghold for those who take refuge in Him. In part 7 of Majoring on the Minors: Key Themes in the Minor Prophets, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Nahum 1:1-8.

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Study Notes

A Dangerous and Evil World….

JONAH- “You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide”

“God demonstrates His compassion for His creation even if His servants foolishly run from Him and His purposes.”

Nineveh: “Time’s Up”

A Two-Sided Coin….

Side 1: The Love, Compassion and Patience of God

Side 2: The Holiness, Justice and Sovereign Power of God

A Brief Introduction to Nahum

Overview of Nahum

Certainty of God’s Judgment (Nahum 1)

Description of God’s Judgment (Nahum 2)

Reasons for God’s Judgment on Nineveh (Nahum 3)

Understanding the Text

The Justice of God (Nahum 1:1-2)

The Power of God (Nahum 1:3-6)

The Goodness of God (Nahum 1:7-8)

Applying the Text

Are you ready for God’s just judgment?
Is the LORD your refuge?

MICAH: What Does God Require of You?

Wonder Lake Bible Church

God is not interested in religious ritual… He desires love as demonstrated in justice, mercy and faithfulness. In part 6 of Majoring on the Minors: Key Themes in the Minor Prophets, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Micah 6:6-8.

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Study Notes

At the time the prophecy was given, Israel was enjoying considerable economic prosperity, which led to a selfish materialism, a complacent approach to religion as a means of achieving human desires, and disintegration of personal and social values.

A Brief Introduction to Micah

Overview of Micah

Message One: Judgment Will Come (Micah 1 – 2)

Message Two: Blessing Will Follow Judgment (Micah 3 – 5)

Message Three: Blessing Will Surpass Judgment (Micah 6 – 7)

What Does God Require of You?

Religious Practice?

Do Justice

Love Kindness

Walk Humbly with Your God

Right Doctrine… Right Works… A Right Heart

Applying the Text

Do you seek justice?
Do you love mercy and kindness?
Do you walk humbly and faithfully with your God?

HOSEA: Amazing Love and Faithfulness

Wonder Lake Bible Church

God’s sovereign, redeeming love and faithfulness remain steadfast even as His people are unfaithful. In part 5 of Majoring on the Minors: Key Themes in the Minor Prophets, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Hosea 2:14 – 3:5.

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Study Notes

A Brief Introduction to Hosea

Overview of Hosea

Hosea’s Experience (Hosea 1-3)

Hosea’s Message (Hosea 4-14)

A Promise of God’s Love and Faithfulness (Hosea 2:14-23)

An Illustration of God’s Love and Faithfulness (Hosea 3:1-5)

Applying the Text

The Security of God’s Love and Faithfulness…

A Call to Love…

A Call to Faithfulness…

AMOS: Relational Righteousness

Wonder Lake Bible Church

A right relationship with God produces right relationships with other people. In part 4 of Majoring on the Minors: Key Themes in the Minor Prophets, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Amos 5:18-27.

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Study Notes

A Brief Introduction to Amos

Overview of Amos

Judgment on Wicked Nations (Amos 1 – 2)

God’s Charges Against Israel (Amos 3 – 6)

– Idolatry

– Materialism

– Worthless religious ritual

Visions of Judgment (Amos 7 – 9)

Future Restoration (Amos 9:11-15)

“Relational Righteousness”

Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream….

Applying the Text

Are you a hearer… or a doer… of the Word?
Are you right with God?
Are you right with people?

JONAH: You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide

Wonder Lake Bible Church

God demonstrates His compassion for His creation even if His servants foolishly run from Him and His purposes. In part 3 of Majoring on the Minors: Key Themes in the Minor Prophets, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Jonah 4:1-11.

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Study Notes

A Brief Introduction to Jonah

The Story of Jonah

The LORD’s Unthinkable Command (Jonah 1:1-2)

Jonah’s Rebellion (Jonah 1:3-15)

Contrasting Compassion and Fear of the LORD (Jonah 1:13-16)

The LORD’s Mercy (Jonah 1:17)

Jonah’s Repentance (Jonah 2:1-10)

Nineveh’s Repentance (Jonah 3:1-10)

Jonah’s Anger (Jonah 4:1-5)

The LORD’s Compassion (Jonah 4:6-11)

Applying the Text

Got compassion?
Are you running from God?

JOEL: The Day of the LORD

Wonder Lake Bible Church

God is gracious even as He judges, and He will fulfill His ultimate purpose to restore all things for His glory. In part 2 of Majoring on the Minors: Key Themes in the Minor Prophets, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Joel 2:18-32.

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Study Notes

The Day of the LORD…

A Brief Introduction to Joel

JUDGMENT…

JUDGMENT… REPENTANCE

JUDGMENT… REPENTANCE… GRACE…

JUDGMENT… REPENTANCE… GRACE… HOPE

Applying the Text

Are you feeling the sting of God’s judgment?
Will you turn from your sin?
Do you long for God to restore the years the locusts have eaten?
Is your hope in the LORD?

OBADIAH: Pride Goes Before a Fall

Wonder Lake Bible Church

God is a just Judge who will humble the proud and judge their sin. In part 1 of Majoring on the Minors: Key Themes in the Minor Prophets, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Obadiah 1-4.

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Study Notes

Pride…