12 Minor Prophets: Do Justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to
do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8
do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8
The Minor Prophets, also known as the twelve prophets, are a group of twelve books in the Old Testament. They are not called "minor" because their message is less important. They are called minor because they are shorter in length compared to the "major" prophets. The major prophets, such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, preached the same messages.
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The Minor Prophets are Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. These books were written by different prophets. These prophets lived in different times and locations. They address a variety of issues relevant to their respective audiences. We find the minor prophets referred to frequently in the New Testament. They are of major importance to the overall message of the Bible.
The messages of the Minor Prophets include warnings of impending judgment. We also read of calls for repentance., as well as promises of restoration and hope. They address issues such as social injustice, idolatry, and faithlessness. They also speak to the need for spiritual renewal—many of the same issues and needs we face today. The themes of the Minor Prophets are highly relevant to our lives. These books are still applicable today. For example, the prophets spoke against the exploitation of the poor and vulnerable. They also called for social and economic justice. And, they emphasized the importance of personal responsibility and moral integrity. |
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Overall, the Minor Prophets play an important role in the biblical narrative. They provide insight into the character of God. They also speak to the relationship between God and humanity. Their messages continue to challenge and inspire readers to this day.
The minor prophets spoke of hope and redemption in a time when the world seemed dark and meaningless. Sounds much like our world today, right? When we study the minor prophets, we see God's love of His people, no matter what. This is where hope is born! We also learn to place our hope in the One who came and is coming again to fulfill all of His promises to us.
God wants His people to flourish, to experience peace and joy, but sin gets in the way. So God sends prophets to warn his people and urge them to turn from sin and its destruction. This message is as relevant to us today as it was to those the twelve minor prophets wrote to thousands of years ago.
These 12 Minor Prophets are presented in order of book authorship. This is a breakout Bible study from the book Sweeter Than Honey. If you enjoy this study, you will also enjoy Sweeter Than Honey. Sweeter Than Honey is a 365-day devotional journey that leads the reader through God’s Word in chronological order of book authorship.
