Watch this overview video on the book of Malachi, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In this book, Malachi accuses Israel of selfishness after the exile and announces that the day of the Lord will purify Israel and prepare them for God's kingdom.  Read More

Zechariah 1:1-17; 9:9-17  Read More

Watch this overview video on the book of Zechariah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In this book, Zechariah's visions foster hope in the future promise of the messianic kingdom and challenge Israel after the exile to remain faithful to God.  Read More

Watch this overview video on the book of Haggai, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In this book, Haggai challenges Israel after the exile to remain faithful to their God and rebuild the temple.  Read More

Watch this overview video on the book of Zephaniah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In this book, Zephaniah announces God’s purifying judgment on Israel. It will remove evil and open up a new future where all people can flourish in peace.  Read More

Watch this overview video on the book of Habakkuk, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In this book, Habakkuk struggles to understand God's goodness in the midst of such evil and injustice in the world.  Read More

Watch this overview video on the book of Nahum, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In this book, Nahum portrays the downfall of Nineveh and Assyria as an image of how God will confront and bring down all violent human empires.  Read More

Micah 6:1-8; 7:14-20  Read More

Watch this overview video on the book of Micah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In this book, Micah announces that God's justice is coming in order to create a new future of love and faithfulness on the other side of Israel's sin and exile.  Read More

Jonah 1-4  Read More

Watch this overview video on the book of Jonah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of Jonah is a subversive story about a rebellious prophet who despises his God for loving his enemies.  Read More

Watch this overview video on the book of Obadiah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Obadiah announces Edom's downfall to Babylon, which is an image of how God will bring down all arrogant and violent nations.  Read More