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.

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

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Introduction

Module Objectives & Outcomes

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 prophetic literature of the Minor Prophetic Books.
  • Consider how God’s revelation through the Minor Prophetic Books applies in the student’s life and ministry.

Instruction Documents

In this section, you'll find links to the instruction documents for this module. There is an instruction document for an individual student studying on their own. And there is an instruction document for students working through this material with a group. Click the links below to access those documents.

Individual Student Guide
Group Student Guide

Below is a link to the Reading Schedule for the entire module in one document. The same material, broken down into individual readings for each section, can be found included with each section below. The student can decide whether to do ALL the reading for the entire module before the other material, or read only those portions for each section along with the other material for that section.

Reading Schedule for Module 6
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Intro to the Twelve

Lecture Video

In this section, you will find the video lecture for the Intro to the Minor Prophetic Books section. Before the video, there is a link to a study guide for the lecture and a link to blank, fill-in notes for the lecture. Click the banner to open access to the video. There is also a link with the 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. And after the lecture, there is a link to a review quiz for that lecture. Click each link or banner to access those documents or activities.

Intro to the Twelve (Minor Prophetic Books)

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Which of these books was written before the Assyrian conquest.

Nahum

Sorry, see Lecture 39

Hosea

Well Done

Zephaniah

Sorry, see Lecture 39

Haggai

Sorry, see Lecture 39
The order of the twelve Minor Prophets in the Bible is roughly chronological.

True

Correct

False

Sorry, see Lecture 39
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Hosea

Bible and Textbook Reading

In this section, you'll find a link to the list of required Bible and textbook reading for this section. The student should read the assigned Bible portions and respond according to the instructions contained in the Bible Response Reflection or Discussion documents found below. The student may read the assigned portions of the Textbook before the lectures, or they may wait and read them after the lectures to serve as review, and to fill in any additional information the student may wish to know. Click the link below to access this document.

Hosea Reading Schedule

Lecture Video

In this section, you will find the video lecture for the Hosea section. Before the video, there is a link to a study guide for the lecture and a link to blank, fill-in notes for the lecture. Click the banner to open access to the video. There is also a link with the 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. And after the lecture, there is a link to a review quiz for that lecture. Click each link or banner to access those documents or activities.

Hosea

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Hosea ministered primarily to the southern kingdom Judah

True

Sorry, see Lecture 40

False

Well Done
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
Which is NOT a theme of Hosea?

God's Overcoming Love

Sorry, see Lecture 40

Day of the Lord

Well Done

Spiritual Adultery

Sorry, see Lecture 40
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
In Hosea, God uses Hosea's family situation to speak to Israel.

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 40

Hosea Documents

Below are links to the Summary sheet and the detailed outline for the book of Hosea. Click each link to view these documents.

Summary Sheet for Hosea
Hosea Outline

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Outline of Hosea

The Prophet 1:1-3:5
Children of Harlotry 1:1-2:1
Intro 1:1
Hosea's Wife And Children 1:2-9
Promise of Restoration 1:10-2:1
Hosea's Wife's Unfaithfulness 2:2-23
Israel's Sin and Punishment Made Clear 2:2-13
God Will Restore Them 2:14-23
Hosea's Faithfulness 3:1-5
The Prophecies 4:1-14:9
Israel's Ignorance and Unfaithfulness 4:1-6:3
Accusation Against All Of Israel 4:1-19
Pronouncement Of Punishment 5:1-15
Call to Repentance 6:1-3
Israel's Judgment 6:4-10:15
General Pronouncement Of Judgment 6:4-10
Deceit, Wickedness, Idolatry 6:11-7:7
Ephraim Is Idolaters And Too Stupid To Turn Back 7:8-16
Israel's Hypocritical Religion Is Idolatry 8:1-14
Israel's Inevitable Judgment 9:1-17
Israel Will Mourn 10:1-8
Unheeded Call To Repentance 10:9-15
Yahweh's Faithfulness and Love For Israel 11:1-14:9
God's Unappreciated Love In The Past 11:1-7
God's Overcoming Love 11:8-11
Israel Is Unfaithful 11:12-12:14
God's Punishment Of Israel 13:1-8
God Will Rescue Them From The Grave 13:9-16
Call To Repentance 14:1-3
Promise Of Restoration 14:4-9
Module
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Joel

Bible and Textbook Reading

In this section, you'll find a link to the list of required Bible and textbook reading for this section. The student should read the assigned Bible portions and respond according to the instructions contained in the Bible Response Reflection or Discussion documents found below. The student may read the assigned portions of the Textbook before the lectures, or they may wait and read them after the lectures to serve as review, and to fill in any additional information the student may wish to know. Click the link below to access this document.

Joel Reading Schedule

Lecture Video

In this section, you will find the video lecture for the Joel section. Before the video, there is a link to a study guide for the lecture and a link to blank, fill-in notes for the lecture. Click the banner to open access to the video. There is also a link with the 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. And after the lecture, there is a link to a review quiz for that lecture. Click each link or banner to access those documents or activities.

Joel

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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 is NOT true of the Day of the Lord?

It is a warning, not only to pagan nations, but also to God's people.

Sorry, see Lecture 41

It meant God would always vindicate His people.

Well Done

It is the day when God would exact final justice.

Sorry, see Lecture 41

It is an unspecified day when God will decisively act.

Sorry, see Lecture 41
The prophet Joel calls God's people to repentance.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 41
What is the theme of the Book of Joel?

Day of the Lord

Well Done

Proper Priorities

Sorry, see Lecture 41

Social Justice

Sorry, see Lecture 41

Wrath against Nineveh

Sorry, see Lecture 41

God's Overcoming Love

Sorry, see Lecture 41

Judgment and Salvation

Sorry, see Lecture 41
Joel uses a locust plague to warn of future judgment.

True

Excellent

False

Sorry, see Lecture 41

Joel Documents

Below are links to the Summary sheet and the detailed outline for the book of Joel. Click each link to view these documents.

Summary Sheet for Joel
Joel Outline

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Outline of Joel

Locust Plague 1:1-20
Description of the Plague 1:1-12
Call to Lament 1:13-14
The Day of the Lord is Near (Plague as Judgment) 1:15-20
Day of the Lord 2:1-17
Sound the Alarm - War is Coming 2:1-11
Call to Repent 2:12-17
God's Answer 2:18-3:20
Restoration 2:18-27
Awakening 2:28-32
Punishment 3:1-17
Blessing 3:18-20
Module
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Amos

Bible and Textbook Reading

In this section, you'll find a link to the list of required Bible and textbook reading for this section. The student should read the assigned Bible portions and respond according to the instructions contained in the Bible Response Reflection or Discussion documents found below. The student may read the assigned portions of the Textbook before the lectures, or they may wait and read them after the lectures to serve as review, and to fill in any additional information the student may wish to know. Click the link below to access this document.

Amos Reading Schedule

Lecture Video

In this section, you will find the video lecture for the Amos section. Before the video, there is a link to a study guide for the lecture and a link to blank, fill-in notes for the lecture. Click the banner to open access to the video. There is also a link with the 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. And after the lecture, there is a link to a review quiz for that lecture. Click each link or banner to access those documents or activities.

Amos

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In Amos, God is against all religious ritual.

True

Sorry, God is only against ritual without heartfelt reality, see Lecture 42

False

Excellent
in the Book of Amos, God punishes His people with a famine of hearing the Word of God.

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 42
In the Book of Amos, Biblical justice is always related to faithfulness to God, because it is defined by His standards of justice.

True

Great Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 42
In the Book of Amos, economic prosperity is equated with God's blessing.

True

Sorry, Amos emphasizes that the rich were treating the poor unrighteously, see Lecture 42

False

Good Job
Biblical Justice in the Old Testament is always connected with faithfulness to God.

True

Excellent

False

Sorry, see Lecture 42

Amos Documents

Below are links to the Summary sheet and the detailed outline for the book of Amos. Click each link to view these documents.

Summary Sheet for Amos
Amos Outline

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Outline of Amos

Against the Nations 1:1-2:5
Intro 1:1-2
Against Damascus 1:3-5
Against Gaza 1:6-8
Against Tyre 1:9-10
Against Edom 1:11-12
Against Ammon 1:13-15
Against Moab 2:1-3
Against Judah 2:4-5
Against Israel 2:6-9:4
Against Israel 2:6-16
Word to the People of Israel 3:1-15
Word to the "Cows of Bashan" 4:1-13
Word to the House of Israel 5:1-17
Woe to Those Who Wait for the Day of the Lord 5:18-27
Woe to Those Who Are Complacent 6:1-14
Five Images of Judgment 7:1-9:4
Locust 7:1-3
Fire 7:4-6
Plumbline 7:7-9
Interlude: Confrontation with Amaziah 7:10-17
Basket of Fruit 8:1-4
Message: Judgment on Israel 8:5-14
Shaking Temple 9:1-4
Future Hope 9:5-15
God's Sovereignty 9:5-7
Sinners Will Be Punished 9:8-10
Restoration of Exiled Israel 9:11-15
Module
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Obadiah

Bible and Textbook Reading

In this section, you'll find a link to the list of required Bible and textbook reading for this section. The student should read the assigned Bible portions and respond according to the instructions contained in the Bible Response Reflection or Discussion documents found below. The student may read the assigned portions of the Textbook before the lectures, or they may wait and read them after the lectures to serve as review, and to fill in any additional information the student may wish to know. Click the link below to access this document.

Obadiah Reading Schedule

Lecture Video

In this section, you will find the video lecture for the Obadiah section. Before the video, there is a link to a study guide for the lecture and a link to blank, fill-in notes for the lecture. Click the banner to open access to the video. There is also a link with the 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. And after the lecture, there is a link to a review quiz for that lecture. Click each link or banner to access those documents or activities.

Obadiah

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The Book of Obadiah is a relevation of God's character as a just judge, who punishes wickedness, and whose plan will come to pass.

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 43
In the Book of Obadiah, Edom gloats over Judah's downfall, so Obadiah gloats over Edom's predicted downfall.
Obadiah is organized around a series of disputations between God and His people.

True

Sorry, this is true of Malachi, see Lecture 51

False

Well Done

Obadiah Documents

Below are links to the Summary sheet and the detailed outline for the book of Obadiah. Click each link to view these documents.

Summary Sheet for Obadiah
Obadiah Outline

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Outline of Obadiah

Superscription 1a
Yahweh's Message Against Edom 1b-14
Judgment Pronounced 1b-9
You think you won't be judged, but you will 1b-4
You will be judged and destroyed completely 5-9
Indictments 10-14
Day of the Lord 15-21
Universal Judgment 15-16
Zion Delivered 17-18
Yahweh's Kingdom Established 19-21
Module
6

Jonah

Bible and Textbook Reading

In this section, you'll find a link to the list of required Bible and textbook reading for this section. The student should read the assigned Bible portions and respond according to the instructions contained in the Bible Response Reflection or Discussion documents found below. The student may read the assigned portions of the Textbook before the lectures, or they may wait and read them after the lectures to serve as review, and to fill in any additional information the student may wish to know. Click the link below to access this document.

Jonah Reading Schedule

Lecture Video

In this section, you will find the video lecture for the Jonah section. Before the video, there is a link to a study guide for the lecture and a link to blank, fill-in notes for the lecture. Click the banner to open access to the video. There is also a link with the 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. And after the lecture, there is a link to a review quiz for that lecture. Click each link or banner to access those documents or activities.

Jonah

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Which is NOT a section of the Book of Jonah?

Preaching

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Praying

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Running

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Repenting

Correct

Complaining

Sorry, see Lecture 44
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 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

He was afraid his enemy would reject God

Sorry, see Lecture 44
The Book of Jonah highlights the failure of Israel to proclaim God to the nations.

True

Correct

False

Sorry, see Lecture 44
Jonah is the hero of the Book of Jonah.

True

Sorry, see Lecture 44

False

Correct

Jonah Documents

Below are links to the Summary sheet and the detailed outline for the book of Jonah. Click each link to view these documents.

Summary Sheet for Jonah
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Outline of Jonah

Jonah Flees from God's Commission 1:1-16
Jonah's Call 1:1-2
Jonah Runs Away 1:3
The Storm 1:4-7
Jonah's Confession 1:8-9
Jonah is Thrown into the Sea and the Sailors Fear God 1:10-16
Jonah's Prayer 2:1-11
Jonah is Swallowed by a Big Fish 2:1
Jonah Prays From Inside the Fish 2:2
Jonah Thanks God for Saving Him 2:3-7
Jonah Prays a Vow to Praise God in the Future 2:8-10
Jonah is Vomited Out 2:11
Jonah's Mission to Nineveh 3:1-10
Renewal of Jonah's Call 3:1-2
Jonah Preaches to Nineveh 3:3-4
The Ninevites Repent 3:5-9
God Has Compassion and Relents 3:10
Jonah's Tantrum & God's Response 4:1-11
Jonah is Angry and Complains 4:1-3
God Challenges Jonah 4:4
Jonah Complains About Losing His Shelter 4:5-8
God Challenges Job 4:9-11
Module
6

Micah

Bible and Textbook Reading

In this section, you'll find a link to the list of required Bible and textbook reading for this section. The student should read the assigned Bible portions and respond according to the instructions contained in the Bible Response Reflection or Discussion documents found below. The student may read the assigned portions of the Textbook before the lectures, or they may wait and read them after the lectures to serve as review, and to fill in any additional information the student may wish to know. Click the link below to access this document.

Micah Reading Schedule

Lecture Video

In this section, you will find the video lecture for the Micah section. Before the video, there is a link to a study guide for the lecture and a link to blank, fill-in notes for the lecture. Click the banner to open access to the video. There is also a link with the 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. And after the lecture, there is a link to a review quiz for that lecture. Click each link or banner to access those documents or activities.

Micah

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The Book of Micah uses the prophetic form of Lawsuit to announce judgment.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 45
Micah is organized around two cycles of judgment and hope.

True

Correct

False

Sorry, see Lecture 45
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
Micah prophecied around the same time as Isaiah.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 45
Micah was primarily concerned with the politics of Judah's kings and their international relations.

True

Sorry, Micah was primarily concerned with the ethics of the everyday person, see Lecture 45

False

Well done

Micah Documents

Below are links to the Summary sheet and the detailed outline for the book of Micah. Click each link to view these documents.

Summary Sheet for Micah
Micah Outline

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Outline of Micah

Judgment 1:1-3:12
Introduction 1:1-2
The Lord is Coming 1:3-7
Mourning For Judah 1:8-16
God Overturns Evil Plans 2:1-5
Confronting False Prophets 2:6-11
Promise to Gather a Remnant 2:12-13
Leaders Rebuked for Injustice 3:1-4
Prophets Rebuked for Falsehood 3:5-7
Micah's Commission to Rebuke Injustice 3:8-12
Hope 4:1-5:15
The Temple Mountain 4:1-5
God Will Gather the Remnant to Zion 4:6-13
The Ruler From Bethlehem 5:1-5a
Israel Will Rule the Nations 5:5b-9
God Will Destroy His Enemies 5:10-15
Judgment 6:1-7:7
Accusation Against Israel 6:1-8
Verdict Against Israel 6:9-16
The Horrific State of Israel 7:1-7
Hope 7:8-20
God Will Bring Vindication 7:8-13
The Nations Will Worship God 7:14-20
Module
6

Nahum

Bible and Textbook Reading

In this section, you'll find a link to the list of required Bible and textbook reading for this section. The student should read the assigned Bible portions and respond according to the instructions contained in the Bible Response Reflection or Discussion documents found below. The student may read the assigned portions of the Textbook before the lectures, or they may wait and read them after the lectures to serve as review, and to fill in any additional information the student may wish to know. Click the link below to access this document.

Nahum Reading Schedule

Lecture Video

In this section, you will find the video lecture for the Nahum section. Before the video, there is a link to a study guide for the lecture and a link to blank, fill-in notes for the lecture. Click the banner to open access to the video. There is also a link with the 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. And after the lecture, there is a link to a review quiz for that lecture. Click each link or banner to access those documents or activities.

Nahum

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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
The Book of Nahum addresses Nineveh generations after Jonah prophecied to this city.

True

Correct

False

Sorry, see Lecture 46
What phrase best summarizes the message of Nahum?

Judgment against Nineveh

Good Job

Judgment and Hope

Sorry, see Lecture 46

Missionary Mindset

Sorry, see Lecture 46

Deuteronomistic Theology

Sorry, see Lecture 46

Nahum Documents

Below are links to the Summary sheet and the detailed outline for the book of Nahum. Click each link to view these documents.

Summary Sheet for Nahum
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Outline of Nahum

Anger and Warning 1:1-15
The Lord is a God of Wrath 1:1-6
The Lord is Good, but Destroys His Enemies 1:7-11
The Lord Will Destroy Judah's Oppressor 1:12-15
Nineveh Will Fall 2:1-13
An Army Attacks Nineveh 2:1-6
Nineveh Will Be Destroyed 2:7-10
Gloating Over the Defeated "Lions" 2:11-13
Woe to Nineveh 3:1-19
Woe to the City of Blood 3:1-4
"I am Against You" 3:5-7
"You Will Fall Like Thebes" 3:8-11
They Will Fall Like Figs 3:12-13
They Will Be Destroyed By Fire And Grasshoppers 3:14-17
Assyria's Wound Is Fatal 3:18-19
Module
6

Habakkuk

Bible and Textbook Reading

In this section, you'll find a link to the list of required Bible and textbook reading for this section. The student should read the assigned Bible portions and respond according to the instructions contained in the Bible Response Reflection or Discussion documents found below. The student may read the assigned portions of the Textbook before the lectures, or they may wait and read them after the lectures to serve as review, and to fill in any additional information the student may wish to know. Click the link below to access this document.

Habakkuk Reading Schedule

Lecture Video

In this section, you will find the video lecture for the Habakkuk section. Before the video, there is a link to a study guide for the lecture and a link to blank, fill-in notes for the lecture. Click the banner to open access to the video. There is also a link with the 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. And after the lecture, there is a link to a review quiz for that lecture. Click each link or banner to access those documents or activities.

Habakkuk

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The Book of Habakkuk promises that God's glory will fill all the earth.

True

Well Done

False

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In the Book of Habakkuk, God's people are invited to trust Him, even in situations they don't understand.

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 47
Part of the Book of Habakkuk is a Q&A dialogue between God and Habakkuk.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 47

Habakkuk Documents

Below are links to the Summary sheet and the detailed outline for the book of Habakkuk. Click each link to view these documents.

Summary Sheet for Habakkuk
Habakkuk Outline

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Outline of Habakkuk

Introduction 1:1
Habakkuk's First Question 1:2-4
Why is there so much injustice?
Lord, I call out and you do not answer
The wicked surround the righteous
God's First Answer 1:5-11
I will do something amazing
I will raise up the Babylonians
They are powerful
Habakkuk's Second Question 1:12-2:1
What?!?! You are right to punish
But why them? They are more unrighteous
They are idolaters
I will wait for Your answer
God's Second Answer 2:2-20
My plan will come to pass
Babylon is unrighteous, but trust me
God will punish Babylon
They will know the Glory of Yahweh
God is sovereign over all
Habakkuk's Prayer 3:1-19
God is awesome
He is powerful over all creation
God punishes the wicked
I will trust Him, no matter what
Module
6

Zephaniah

Bible and Textbook Reading

In this section, you'll find a link to the list of required Bible and textbook reading for this section. The student should read the assigned Bible portions and respond according to the instructions contained in the Bible Response Reflection or Discussion documents found below. The student may read the assigned portions of the Textbook before the lectures, or they may wait and read them after the lectures to serve as review, and to fill in any additional information the student may wish to know. Click the link below to access this document.

Zephaniah Reading Schedule

Lecture Video

In this section, you will find the video lecture for the Zephaniah section. Before the video, there is a link to a study guide for the lecture and a link to blank, fill-in notes for the lecture. Click the banner to open access to the video. There is also a link with the 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. And after the lecture, there is a link to a review quiz for that lecture. Click each link or banner to access those documents or activities.

Zephaniah

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Habakkuk is set just before the time of the Babylonian exile.

True

Excellent

False

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Zephaniah emphasizes that the Day of the Lord will be a difficult day, a day of trouble.

True

Good Job

False

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Which is NOT a theme of Zephaniah?

Call for Repentance

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Trust

Well Done

The Day of the Lord

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Judgment and Salvation

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

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 48

Zephaniah Documents

Below are links to the Summary sheet and the detailed outline for the book of Zephaniah. Click each link to view these documents.

Summary Sheet for Zephaniah
Zephaniah Outline

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Outline of Zephaniah

Judgment 1:1-3:8
God will sweep away everything 1:1-3
Punishment for Judah 1:4-13
The great Day of the Lord is coming 1:14-2:2
Seek the Lord and righteousness 2:3
Punishment to Philistines 2:4-7
Punishment to Moab and Ammon 2:8-11
Punishment to Cush 2:12
Punishment to Assyria 2:13-15
Punishment to Jerusalem 3:1-7
Wait for the Lord 3:8
Hope 3:9-20
The humble will be saved 3:9-13
Rejoice 3:14
God is for you 3:15-17
God will rescue and restore 3:18-20
Module
6

Haggai

Bible and Textbook Reading

In this section, you'll find a link to the list of required Bible and textbook reading for this section. The student should read the assigned Bible portions and respond according to the instructions contained in the Bible Response Reflection or Discussion documents found below. The student may read the assigned portions of the Textbook before the lectures, or they may wait and read them after the lectures to serve as review, and to fill in any additional information the student may wish to know. Click the link below to access this document.

Haggai Reading Schedule

Lecture Video

In this section, you will find the video lecture for the Haggai section. Before the video, there is a link to a study guide for the lecture and a link to blank, fill-in notes for the lecture. Click the banner to open access to the video. There is also a link with the 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. And after the lecture, there is a link to a review quiz for that lecture. Click each link or banner to access those documents or activities.

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

True

Correct

False

Sorry, see Lecture 49
Which is NOT a theme of Haggai?

Deuteronomistic theology

Well Done

Proper priorities

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Rebuild the Temple

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Greater Glory

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In Haggai, God promises that the rebuilt temple would see even greater glory than the first temple built by Solomon.

True

Well Done

False

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Haggai rebuked the people because they were dilligent to build their own houses, while neglecting God's house.

True

Good Job

False

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Which leader is highlighted in the Book of Haggai?

Ezra

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Zerubbabel

Well Done

Jesus

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David

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Haggai Documents

Below are links to the Summary sheet and the detailed outline for the book of Haggai. Click each link to view these documents.

Summary Sheet for Haggai
Haggai Outline

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Outline of Haggai

Whose House? 1:1-15
People Say Its Not Time To Build The Temple 1:1-2
God Says "Is It Time To Build Your House?" 1:3-4
Think About How You've Prospered 1:5-6
You Haven't Prospered Because Of Neglect Of The Temple 1:7-11
The People Responded And The Temple Building Was Renewed 1:12-15
God Is With You 2:1-19
The New Temple May Look Small 2:1-3
Be Strong 2:4-5
The Glory of This Temple Will Be Greater 2:6-9
This People Is Defiled 2:10-14
They Were Hindered, But Will Be Blessed 2:15-19
Zerubbabel 2:20-23
God Will Shake The Heavens And Earth 2:20-23
Zerubbabel is God's Chosen 2:23
Module
6

Zechariah

Bible and Textbook Reading

In this section, you'll find a link to the list of required Bible and textbook reading for this section. The student should read the assigned Bible portions and respond according to the instructions contained in the Bible Response Reflection or Discussion documents found below. The student may read the assigned portions of the Textbook before the lectures, or they may wait and read them after the lectures to serve as review, and to fill in any additional information the student may wish to know. Click the link below to access this document.

Zechariah Reading Schedule

Lecture Video

In this section, you will find the video lecture for the Zechariah section. Before the video, there is a link to a study guide for the lecture and a link to blank, fill-in notes for the lecture. Click the banner to open access to the video. There is also a link with the 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. And after the lecture, there is a link to a review quiz for that lecture. Click each link or banner to access those documents or activities.

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The Book of Zechariah predicts that a King from David's line will come to Jerusalem, not as a warrior, but with humility, bringing peace.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 50
In the Book of Zechariah, it is predicted that the priestly and kingly roles would be combined in one man - "the branch."

True

Well Done

False

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The Book of Zechariah speaks of rebuilding the temple, but focuses more on the greater glory to come.

True

Correct

False

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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 NOT a division of the Book of Zechariah?

Visions

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Intro

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Interlude

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Messiah

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Judgment

Well Done

Zechariah Documents

Below are links to the Summary sheet and the detailed outline for the book of Zechariah. Click each link to view these documents.

Summary Sheet for Zechariah
Zechariah Outline

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Outline of Zechariah

Introduction: Call to Return to the Lord 1:1-6
Eight Visions 1:7-6:8
Four Horses and God's Comforting Words 1:7-17
Four Horns and Craftsmen 1:18-21
A Man With a Measuring Line 2:1-13
Clean Garments and the Branch 3:1-10
The Lampstand and Olive Trees 4:1-14
The Flying Scroll 5:1-4
A Woman in a Basket 5:5-11
Four Chariots 6:1-8
Interlude 6:9-8:23
Joshua is Crowned as the Branch 6:9-15
Administer True Justice 7:1-14
The Lord Will Return and Bless Jerusalem 8:1-23
The Coming Kingdom 9:1-14:21
First Oracle 9:1-11:17
Judgment on Nations 9:1-8
The King Will come Humbly 9:9-13
The Lord Will Appear 9:14-17
The Lord Will Bless Judah 10:1-11:3
Two Shepherds, Two Staffs 11:4-17
Second Oracle 12:1-14:21
Jerusalem Will be Exalted 12:1-9
The Land Will Mourn for the Pierced One 12:10-14
A Fountain of Cleansing 13:1-6
The Scattered Sheep 13:7-9
The Lord Will Reign as King Over the Earth 14:1-21
Module
6

Malachi

Bible and Textbook Reading

In this section, you'll find a link to the list of required Bible and textbook reading for this section. The student should read the assigned Bible portions and respond according to the instructions contained in the Bible Response Reflection or Discussion documents found below. The student may read the assigned portions of the Textbook before the lectures, or they may wait and read them after the lectures to serve as review, and to fill in any additional information the student may wish to know. Click the link below to access this document.

Malachi Reading Schedule

Lecture Video

In this section, you will find the video lecture for the Malachi section. Before the video, there is a link to a study guide for the lecture and a link to blank, fill-in notes for the lecture. Click the banner to open access to the video. There is also a link with the 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. And after the lecture, there is a link to a review quiz for that lecture. Click each link or banner to access those documents or activities.

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The ministry of the prophet Malachi happened around the time of Ezra's reforms.

True

Good Job

False

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In Malachi, the people are challenged to give God their best.

True

Well done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 51
Which of these is NOT the content of a disputation in Malachi?

Unfaithful priests

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Unfaithfulness in marriage

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Low quality offerings

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Withholding tithes

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Unfaithful king

Correct
Which is NOT a theme of Malachi?

Give God Your Best

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Disputations

Good Job

Covenant Faithfulness

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Yahweh is Great

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In Malachi, offering second class offerings is offensive to God, because it implies He is not worthy of the best.

True

Correct

False

Sorry, see Lecture 51

Malachi Documents

Below are links to the Summary sheet and the detailed outline for the book of Malachi. Click each link to view these documents.

Summary Sheet for Malachi
Malachi Outline

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Outline of Malachi

Seven Disputations 1:1-4:6
Disputation 1: Has God Loved Us? 1:1-5
Disputation 2: Lower Quality Offerings 1:6-14
Disputation 3: Unfaithful Priests Give False Instruction 2:1-8
Disputation 4: Unfaithful Divorce or Faithful Marriage 2:10-16
Disputation 5: God's Refining Messenger 2:17-3:5
Disputation 6: Don't Withhold Tithes From God 3:6-18
Disputation 7: The Day is Coming 4:1-6
Module
6

Activities

Bible Response Reflection Journal/Discussion

The student will choose one or more portions from the assigned Bible reading for this module and write a journal and/or discuss with their group based on that Bible passage. As you read from the Old Testament, let it be a devotional experience. Detailed instructions for this activity are given below. Click the link to see the instructions for individual journaling or the instructions for group discussion.

Bible Reflection Journal (Individual) Instructions
Bible Reflection Discussion (Group) Instructions

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 banner to begin the slide show.

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Click the prev. and next buttons (bottom right of the slide) to move through the slides. You can also click on any thumbnail to go directly to that slide.

It is highly recommended that the student recite these reviews out loud as an aid to memory. Some memory aids and tricks were mentioned in the Lectures for some of the summaries (e.g. SCRuB). The student should also brainstorm any shorthand memory aids to help them commit these review summaries to memory. The student should not just attempt to memorize the summaries, but also to use the summaries as a framework to understand and retain the nature and content of the Old Testament.

Course Material Response Reflection

The Student will choose one or more items from either the Video Lectures or the Course Textbook which stood out as personally significant to them. The student will then reflect and write on the item(s); how it/they challenged or added to their current understanding, and how their worldview, life, and/or ministry should be affected by their new understanding.

Detailed instructions for this activity can be found by clicking the link below:

Course Material Response Journal (for individuals)
Course Material Response Discussion (for Groups)

Timeline - Step Six

The student will research and present an Old Testament Timeline in seven steps over the course of all seven modules.

Step six of the Timeline should include the following information:

  • The events, characters, and Bible books for each of the Minor Prophetic Books.
  • These should be appropriately placed in the historical epochs as displayed in the first step of this project.

If you are working through this material in a group, the group leader may choose for the Timeline to be constructed as a group activity during the group meeting time.

Detailed instructions for this activity can be found by clicking the link below:

Timeline Instruction Document

Review Quiz

This section contains a review quiz to test your understanding of the objective material for Module 6. By clicking the banner, 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 banner to begin the quiz.

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Review Quiz for Module 6

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.


What phrase best summarizes the message of Nahum?

Judgment and Hope

Sorry, see Lecture 46

Deuteronomistic Theology

Sorry, see Lecture 46

Judgment against Nineveh

Good Job

Missionary Mindset

Sorry, see Lecture 46
In the Book of Amos, Biblical justice is always related to faithfulness to God, because it is defined by His standards of justice.

True

Great Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 42
Which word best summarizes the Book of Habakkuk?

Lawsuit


Trust

Well Done

Priorities


Missionary


Messiah


Disputations


Justice


DayoftheLord


Edom


Locust


Nineveh


Adultery


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

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 48
In the Book of Habakkuk, God's people are invited to trust Him, even in situations they don't understand.

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 47
In Malachi, the people are challenged to give God their best.

True

Well done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 51
Habakkuk is set just before the time of the Babylonian exile.

True

Excellent

False

Sorry, see Lecture 47
Which word best summarizes the Book of Zechariah?

Missionary


DayoftheLord


Lawsuit


Priorities


Locust


Messiah

Great Job

Edom


Trust


Adultery


Diputations


Nineveh


Justice


Which word best summarizes the Book of Amos?

Lawsuit


Missionary


Locust


Adultery


Disputations


Nineveh


Edom


Justice

Correct

Messiah


Trust


DayoftheLord


Priorities


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

Haggai

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Joel

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Malachi

Good Job

Zephaniah

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Nahum

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Micah

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

True

Correct

False

Sorry, see Lecture 49
The Book of Zechariah speaks of rebuilding the temple, but focuses more on the greater glory to come.

True

Correct

False

Sorry, see Lecture 50
Biblical Justice in the Old Testament is always connected with faithfulness to God.

True

Excellent

False

Sorry, see Lecture 42
Micah prophecied around the same time as Isaiah.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 45
Which word best summarizes the Book of Jonah?

Lawsuit


Justice


Nineveh


Priorities


Edom


Locust


Missionary

Well Done

Disputations


DayoftheLord


Trust


Adultery


Messiah


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
Hosea ministered primarily to the southern kingdom Judah

True

Sorry, see Lecture 40

False

Well Done
Which of these is NOT the content of a disputation in Malachi?

Withholding tithes

Sorry, see Lecture 51

Unfaithful king

Correct

Unfaithful priests

Sorry, see Lecture 51

Unfaithfulness in marriage

Sorry, see Lecture 51

Low quality offerings

Sorry, see Lecture 51
Which is NOT a section of the Book of Jonah?

Preaching

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Complaining

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Running

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Praying

Sorry, see Lecture 44

Repenting

Correct
Which is NOT a theme of Haggai?

Deuteronomistic theology

Well Done

Rebuild the Temple

Sorry, see Lecture 49

Proper priorities

Sorry, see Lecture 49

Greater Glory

Sorry, see Lecture 49
The Book of Zechariah predicts that a King from David's line will come to Jerusalem, not as a warrior, but with humility, bringing peace.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 50
Which word best describes the Book of Haggai?

Priorities

Correct

Messiah


Nineveh


Trust


Justice


Adultery


Lawsuit


Disputations


Locust


Missionary


DayoftheLord


Edom


The Book of Nahum addresses Nineveh generations after Jonah prophecied to this city.

True

Correct

False

Sorry, see Lecture 46
Which of these books was written before the Assyrian conquest.

Zephaniah

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Haggai

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Nahum

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Hosea

Well Done
Which word best summarizes the Book of Malachi?

DayoftheLord


Disputations

Correct

Nineveh


Missionary


Adultery


Priorities


Justice


Messiah


Locust


Trust


Lawsuit


Edom


Which prophet promises that God will pour out His Spirit on His people?

Amos

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Hosea

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Habakkuk

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Joel

Good Job

Zechariah

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

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 47
Which word best summarizes the book of Obadiah?

Justice


Priorities


Messiah


Trust


DayoftheLord


Edom

Well Done

Disputations


Lawsuit


Adultery


Locust


Nineveh


Missionary


Which two prophets speak to Nineveh?

Obadiah and Nahum


Obadiah and Jeremiah


Jonah and Habakkuk


Jonah and Nahum

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

Nahum

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Zephaniah

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Micah

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Jeremiah

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Daniel

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Zechariah

Good Job

Discussion/Reflection/Essay Questions

This section contains some 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. These questions are generated from a larger group of possible questions, so they will likely be different every time you open this banner. You may reopen this banner to see different questions. Click the banner to view the questions.

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The following questions are for your thoughtful consideration and discussion:

  1. 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?
  2. Which of the themes of Haggai apply most to your life and why?
  3. 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?
  4. 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.