The books of the Bible written by the 12 minor prophets contain some of the most powerful and beloved portions of Scripture. Minor Prophets is a 14-page pamphlet that gives us an inside view of what the Lord values--a life lived wholeheartedly for him.
14 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 38 inches long.
The Minor Prophets answer some of the great spiritual questions in life: Where is God in times of trouble? Is he really in control? Can God rescue us? Will he forgive, heal, and restore?
Some people read the Minor Prophets without any idea of the historical background which means they are missing a lot. There is a tremendous amount of drama in the Minor Prophets, such as the terror of enemy armies building up just a few miles away, starvation, famine, and helplessness. God is there, and he is working to rescue his people at the right time.
Some of the Minor Prophets speak out against the heartless cruelty of unjust rulers and give hope for deliverance. Knowing the society during Bible times helps the message of the Minor Prophets come alive and give hope.
In minutes, Minor Prophets gives you the history and cultural situations you need to know to begin digging into the Minor Prophets yourself. It contains:
- Chart: Prophet's name, hometown, date of writing, subject, message, and key verse
- Time line of the kings and prophets
- Map of the Middle East, the Assyrian, Babylonian, and Persian Empires
- Chart: What Was Happening in this Part of the World? (The background of the Minor Prophets)
- Chart: The 3 biblical tests of a prophet
- Chart: Messianic Prophecies in the Minor Prophets
Why buy an expensive commentary or study Bible for everyone in your Bible study or small group. Minor Prophets gives you everything you need to get started.
BONUS: Includes 5 Tips for Studying the Minor Prophets
Author:
Benjamin Galán, MTS, ThM, the award-winning author of The Rose Book of Bible Prophecies, was the author of the Rose Guide to the Tabernacle, which won the 2009 Christian Retailers' Choice Award in Bible Reference. He is Adjunct Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Literature at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Benjamin Galán grew up in a Christian home in Mexico City. During his studies, Galán became enamored with natural sciences. In college, Galen studied physics and mathematics, and grew indifferent and hostile toward the Christian faith. Along with the French mathematician Laplace, Galan believed God was no longer a necessary hypothesis.
After additional studies, Galán began to long for deep, satisfying connections and meaning in his young life. Through the moving testimony of a friend in school, Galán began to read the Bible with renewed eyes, and eventually returned to church. As he became more involved in the ministry of his home church, Galán sensed God's calling.
During his theological studies, Galán fell in love with the Old Testament and understood the Old Testament as the key for understanding the New Testament.
Reviews
Review by: Paul Dare - July 29, 2011
If you had to name the most neglected section of holy Scripture, what would you say? I'd say it has got to be the minor prophets. Named for their smaller size, not for an insignificant and unimportant message, the minor prophets (with the exception of maybe Jonah) sure do get the short end of the stick when it comes to preaching and teaching. And why do we think this is? For at least one reason : They are hard to understand. But isn't a lot of God's word hard to understand? Even God himself said there would be some things difficult for us and even some things that would not be clearly revealed. Deuteronomy 29:29 is an encouraging but hard truth that not everything is revealed. We are given what we're given. And what we are given, we are to understand. This includes the minor prophets - all 12 of them!
Well, Rose Publishing has put out a great quick reference guide to help us understand the minor prophets. It's their Minor Prophets Pamphlet and is a tremendously helpful guide to the corner of the Bible that is sadly and too often neglected by Christians. Inside this pamphlet, you will great assistance in understanding the following topics:
1. Finding Christ in the minor prophets
2. The three biblical tests for a true prophet (personally my favorite part!)
3. Where the prophets all fit on the historical timeline
4. Foreign kingdoms (Assyria, Babylon and Persia) and the roles they played in the prophet's messages
5. The minor prophets for today: How do we understand and properly apply their messages of judgement and salvation?
6. Tips for studying the M.P.s
Altogether, great stuff. If you've never read the M.P.s, I highly encourage you to dive in. It's great summer reading and they move fast. There are only twelve of them and the longest one is only 14 chapters. That's smaller than the book of Romans so you know it's manageable. And make sure you pick up a copy of this great resource from Rose.
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