The Twelve: The Major Message of the Minor Prophets

The Book of Joel is a prophetic text in the Old Testament of the Bible that depicts a call to repentance and a vision of God's impending judgment, followed by promises of restoration and blessings for those who turn back to Him.

The Book of Amos is a prophetic work in the Old Testament of the Bible that condemns injustice, religious hypocrisy, and the mistreatment of the poor, while also emphasizing the importance of true worship and living to serve Jesus.

Obadiah promises judgement for the proud and rebellious heart while providing hope for those who trust in the Lord.


The Book of Jonah tells the story of a reluctant prophet who is swallowed by a great fish and eventually fulfills his divine mission to deliver a message of repentance to the city of Nineveh.

The prophet Micah brings charges against the Hebrew people for the perversion of justice, withholding of mercy, and arrogant defiance of God. Through it all, Micah presents hope in the coming Messiah.

The theme of the Book of Nahum is the impending and inescapable divine judgment upon the city of Nineveh and the Assyrian Empire, emphasizing God's justice and vindication of the oppressed.

Habakkuk moves from frustration to faith as God shows Him the big picture of His redemptive plan. 

One day God will bring certain judgement upon the wicked. He will also protect and restore those who are in Christ.

Haggai encourages the people of God to be persistent in the work of the Lord, even through discouragement and opposition.

Through Zechariah, God reveals the big picture of a coming Messiah.

Malachi's generation was chastised for just going through the motions. Through Christ we can genuinely serve God from new hearts.