Hosea Overview: In the book of Hosea, God sends Hosea to Israel during the reign of King Jeroboam II to communicate God's despair over their perpetual idol worship and dependence on outside nations. Though the people have failed to be faithful covenant partners to God, his commitment to them Rev. Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
Joel Overview: The prophet Joel speaks about the Day of the Lord, a day when evil empires will be brought low and God's people will be finally delivered from corrupt human systems. Though Israel's sin is never specifically mentioned in the book, Joel is clear that God Rev. Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
Amos Overview: God calls a Judean shepherd named Amos to confront the wrongdoing of the people of Israel, offering them one more chance before they face God's judgement. God is grieved by the evils he sees the people of Israel doing, but he mercifully offers them another chance to Rev. Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
Obadiah Overview: The book of Obadiah may be small, but it packs a powerful punch against the arrogance of Edom and other ungodly nations. Through Obadiah, God declares judgment over Edom and prophesies that they will be erased from history. Babylon overtook Edom 100 years later, and they never recovered. Rev. Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
Jonah Overview: The book of Jonah poses fascinating questions for us to ponder. Do we truly forgive and love our enemies? And do we run from God when faced with our failures? By examining ourselves through Jonah's story, we can learn to trust God in his decisions and give Rev. Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
Micah Overview: The prophet Micah describes God's coming judgment on Israel because it has exploited the poor and twisted the laws of the Torah. But Micah's prophecies are not without hope. The God of Israel is also faithful and full of mercy. God promises to preserve a Rev. Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
