Main Idea Nahum warns the wicked city of Nineveh that although God is good (Nahum 1:7), He will punish them for their evil ways (Nahum 1:14). Explanation of Main Idea God is a god of vengeance and wrath, visiting wickedness upon His enemies (Nahum 1:2). He is all-powerful and able to command the mountains…
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Book of Jonah Summary
Main Idea The book of Jonah is the account of a reluctant prophet called by a relentless God to proclaim repentance to a wicked city (Jonah 1:2) whom he hoped God would destroy (Jonah 4:1) but instead saw them repent from their evil ways and experience God’s grace and compassion…
Book of Micah Summary
Main Idea Micah speaks of approaching judgment and punishment on both Israel and Judah for their rebellion (Micah 3:5-12), while also looking forward to the coming of the Messiah for ultimate deliverance (Micah 7:14-20). Explanation of Main Idea Micah announces a strong coming of God to punish His people for…
Book of Obadiah Summary
Main Idea The prophet Obadiah warns the violent Edomites about their pride, declaring they are deceived (Obad. 3, 10) and will be punished (Obad. 15, 18), but the house of Jacob will be delivered and blessed (Obad. 17, 20). Explanation of Main Idea Obadiah is a given a message by…
Book of Amos Summary
Main Idea The book of Amos announces judgment against several nations (Amos 1:3-2:3), including Israel and Judah (Amos 2:4-16), for their societal oppression, injustice, and rejection of His efforts to call them to return (Amos 4-5); nonetheless the Lord promises that His people will be forever beautifully placed in their…
Book of Joel Summary
Main Idea The book of Joel is a call to God’s people to repent and turn to Him (Joel 1:13-14, 2:12) so that they can experience forgiveness and restoration (Joel 2:25-27) in light of the promise of a future spiritual blessing of salvation (Joel 3:17-19) and of a coming judgment…
The Book of Lamentations Summary
Main Idea Having witnessed the invasion and destruction of the great city of Jerusalem by the Babylonians, Jeremiah commemorates the sad and needless occasion by composing this lament. Explanation of Main Idea Because of their sin, the people of Judah now faced their long overdue punishment (Lam. 1:5) at the…