Module 6: Minor Prophets

Hi everyone, and welcome to the sixth module for the Old Testament survey course. In this section, we'll be working through the Minor Prophetic books of the Old Testament.

Upon successful completion of this module, the student will:

  • Place the Major OT people, events and books of the Minor Prophetic Books in a general chronology.
  • Explain the main message(s), organization, theme(s), and/or character(s) of the Minor Prophetic Books.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the character of God as revealed through His revelation in the praise and wisdom literature of the Minor Prophetic Books.
  • Consider how God’s revelation through the Minor Prophetic Books applies in the student’s life and ministry.

Below you will find links to all the study material for this module.

Course Documents

In this section, you'll find links to important and supplemental documents for this module. Click the following links to open each document. The first group contains documents that explain and give instruction for all the course activities in this module. The second group is a set of blank lecture notes which you may use as a companion for the video lectures. And the last group contains summary sheets for each Bible book covered in this module.

Instruction Guides


Lecture Notes


Bible Summaries


Lecture Videos

In this section, you will find the video lectures for the Minor Prophetic Books module. They are designed to be watched in order, but each video should make sense on its own. Click each thumbnail to open access to each video. Then click on the video to begin playback. There is also a link with each video if you prefer to watch on the Rumble or YouTube interface. In addition, there is a link to download the audio from the presentation for offline review.

39: Introduction to the Twelve

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39: Introduction to the Twelve
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40: Hosea

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41: Joel

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42: Amos

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43: Obadiah

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44: Jonah

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45: Micah

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46: Nahum

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47: Habakkuk

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48: Zephaniah

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49: Haggai

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50: Zechariah

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51: Malachi

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Reviews

In this section, you will find the review slides from the course lectures for module 6. This is a convenient way to view and review the summaries for each lecture. Click the Thumbnail picture to begin the slide show.

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Review Quiz

This section is a link to a review quiz to test your understanding of the objective material for Module 6. By clicking the link, you will be taken to a series of questions, in random order. Answer each question and then push the Submit button to check your answers. Every question must be answered before you can submit the quiz. At the end, you will be shown your score for the entire quiz. The quiz will be different each time, so feel free to take it more than once. Click the Thumbnail picture to begin the quiz.

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Here is a review quiz for the material covered in this module's lectures. Click the button next to the best answer for each question, or drag each term to its best definition. Then press the button at the bottom to see if your answers are correct.


Which word best summarizes the Book of Hosea?

Lawsuit


Adultery

Good Job

Messiah


Nineveh


Locust


Trust


Missionary


Edom


Priorities


Disputations


DayoftheLord


Justice


The Book of Micah promises a New Heart and a New Spirit.

True

Sorry, that refers to Ezekiel, not Micah, see Lecture 37

False

Correct
Hosea ministered primarily to the southern kingdom Judah

True

Sorry, see Lecture 40

False

Well Done
The Book of Zechariah contains many predictions of the "Messiah" which were fulfilled in the New Testament.

True

Well done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 50
Which is the shortest book in the Old Testament?

Ruth

Sorry, see Lecture 43

Obadiah

Correct

Jeremiah

Sorry, see Lecture 43

Nahum

Sorry, see Lecture 43

Jonah

Sorry, see Lecture 43

Micah

Sorry, see Lecture 43
Which word best summarizes the Book of Zechariah?

Priorities


Nineveh


Edom


Messiah

Great Job

Diputations


Locust


Lawsuit


DayoftheLord


Adultery


Justice


Missionary


Trust


The prophet Haggai contributed to the completion of the rebuilding of the temple.

True

Correct

False

Sorry, see Lecture 49
What is the theme of the Book of Joel?

Judgment and Salvation

Sorry, see Lecture 41

Wrath against Nineveh

Sorry, see Lecture 41

God's Overcoming Love

Sorry, see Lecture 41

Day of the Lord

Well Done

Social Justice

Sorry, see Lecture 41

Proper Priorities

Sorry, see Lecture 41
Which of these prophets does NOT prophecy after the return from exile?

Zephaniah

Well Done

Haggai

Sorry, see Lecture 39

Zechariah

Sorry, see Lecture 39

Malachi

Sorry, see Lecture 39
The Book of Hosea emphasizes that God's love does not depend on His people or their faithfulness.

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 40
What phrase best summarizes the message of Nahum?

Judgment and Hope

Sorry, see Lecture 46

Missionary Mindset

Sorry, see Lecture 46

Judgment against Nineveh

Good Job

Deuteronomistic Theology

Sorry, see Lecture 46
Micah prophecied around the same time as Isaiah.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 45
The Book of Nahum reminds us that grace and wrath are BOTH part of God's character.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 46
Joel uses a locust plague to warn of future judgment.

True

Excellent

False

Sorry, see Lecture 41
Which is NOT a section of the Book of Jonah?

Praying

Sorry, see Lecture 44

Running

Sorry, see Lecture 44

Repenting

Correct

Preaching

Sorry, see Lecture 44

Complaining

Sorry, see Lecture 44
Which word best describes the Book of Haggai?

Missionary


Messiah


Priorities

Correct

Nineveh


Adultery


DayoftheLord


Trust


Lawsuit


Justice


Disputations


Locust


Edom


Which Book talks about "the branch" and "the Messiah"?

Zechariah

Good Job

Zephaniah

Sorry, see Lecture 48

Daniel

Sorry, see Lecture 48

Micah

Sorry, see Lecture 48

Nahum

Sorry, see Lecture 48

Jeremiah

Sorry, see Lecture 48
The Book of Zephaniah is mostly judgment, with hope emphasized in the last section.

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 48
In Amos, God speaks against the nations around Israel in order to encourage Israel because they have been so faithful.

True

Sorry, God does this to accuse Israel of idolatry

False

Good Job
Which minor prophet promises that God will send His messenger as a "refining fire"?

Malachi

Good Job

Haggai

Sorry, see Lecture 51

Micah

Sorry, see Lecture 51

Joel

Sorry, see Lecture 51

Zephaniah

Sorry, see Lecture 51

Nahum

Sorry, see Lecture 51
Which of these prophet's ministry occurred LAST in their chronological order in history?

Hosea

Sorry, see Lecture 39

Zephaniah

Sorry, see Lecture 39

Malachi

Well Done
Hosea emphasizes that, not only is Israel unfaithful, they are so bad that they delight in their unfaithfulness, instead of being ashamed.

True

Correct

False

Sorry, see Lecture 40
Which of these prophet's ministry occurred FIRST in their chronological order in history?

Amos

Good Job

Habakkuk

Sorry, see Lecture 39

Zechariah

Sorry, see Lecture 39
Biblical Justice in the Old Testament is always connected with faithfulness to God.

True

Excellent

False

Sorry, see Lecture 42
The prophet Joel calls God's people to repentance.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 41
In the Book of Joel, God promises to restore all that Israle had lost in the natural disaster, but only after a message of judgment.

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 41
Which prophets spoke about rebuilding the temple?

Daniel and Ezekiel


Haggai and Zechariah

Correct

Haggai and Malachi


Amos and Zechariah


Which word best summarizes the book of Obadiah?

DayoftheLord


Priorities


Disputations


Nineveh


Messiah


Adultery


Missionary


Edom

Well Done

Justice


Trust


Lawsuit


Locust


Part of the Book of Habakkuk is a Q&A dialogue between God and Habakkuk.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 47
Which best describes the reason Jonah ran away, instead of delivering God's message?

He was afraid of rejection of the message

Sorry, see Lecture 44

He was afraid his enemy would reject God

Sorry, see Lecture 44

He was afraid of God

Sorry, see Lecture 44

He was afraid his enemy would repent and find mercy

Correct

He was afraid of his enemy

Sorry, see Lecture 44

Discussion/Reflection/Essay Questions

This section contains questions for further thought and discussion from Module 6. These questions can also be used as essay questions in a classroom setting exam. It is recommended that you take time to think through these issues in order to thoroughly grasp the significance and explore the application of the material you are learning. Click the Thumbnail to view the questions.

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The following questions are for your thoughtful consideration and discussion:

  1. What message does the Book of Hosea have for the modern church? How does it apply?
  2. Which of the themes of Haggai apply most to your life and why?
  3. How do the disputations in Malachi apply to your current life and culture?
  4. How did Habakkuk respond to God's first response? How would you respond in a similar circumstance? What does the rest of the Book tell about how we should relate to God?
  5. What does the Book of Amos teach about Biblical justice? How does this apply to our current society?
  6. Describe the concept of "Anti-Contrast faithfulness" in the Book of Jonah. How does this make the point of the Book of Jonah? What difference does this make for your life?
  7. What do the Books of Obadiah and Nahum contribute to our understanding of God's character? How does that apply and help us in our modern lives?

Module Completed!

Congratulations, you have reached the end of the sixth module. I hope that you have found it rewarding and have noticed personal growth.

I encourage you to continue on to the next module as soon as is convenience. The button below will take you to Module 7.