Resources by Book

Introduction to the Exile & Return

Chronology Ezra-Nehemiah

Bible Atlas: Persia

Bible Atlas: Babylonia

Timeline of the Babylonian Captivity

Minor Prophets Quotes in the NT

BibleHistory.com: List of the Kings of Persia

John MaArthur Overview

ESV: Introduction to Malachi

ESV: The Global Message of Malachi

NIV: Introduction to Malachi

James van Dine: Analysis of Malachi

David Malick: An Introduction to the Book of Malachi

David Malik (Bible.org): An Argument of the Book of Malachi

JVernon McGee: Malachi – Introductory Notes, Outlines

Charles Swindoll: Malachi Overview

William Orr: Keys to Malachi

Maps from Holman Bible Atlas

Key Words

Lord (39x) – Lord of Hosts

“But/yet you say” Mal 1:2; Mal 1:6; Mal 1:7; Mal 2:14; Mal 2:17; Mal 3:7; Mal 3:8; Mal 3:13.

day (5x; that day, day is coming) – Strong’s H3117 in Mal 3:2; Mal 3:17; Mal 4:1; Mal 4:3; Mal 4:5.

return (4x/2v) – Strong’s H7724 in Mal 1:4; Mal 3:7.

messenger (3x/2v) – Strong’s H4397 in Mal 2:7; Mal 3:1

curse (4x3v) – Strong’s H3994 in Mal 2:2; Mal 3:9; Strong’s H779 in Mal 2:2; Strong’s H2764a in Mal 4:6.

name (7x) – Strong’s H8034 in Mal 1:6; Mal 1:11; Mal 1:14; Mal 2:2; Mal 2:5; Mal 3:16; Mal 4:2.

test (2x) – Strong’s H974 in Mal 3:10; Mal 3:15.

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Mala chi, theology of

American Tract Society M alachi

Bridgeway Bible Dictionary Malachi

Fausset Bible Dictionary Malachi

Holman Bible Dictionary Malachi

Hitchcock Bible Names Malachi

Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Malachi

Morrish Bible Dictionary Malachi

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica Malachi

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Malachi

Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Malachi

McClintock and Strong’s Bible Encyclopedia Malachi

The Nuttall Encyclopedia Malachi

Easton’s Bible Dictionary Malachi

Walter Kaiser – Malachi – God’s Unchanging Love

Commentaries & Study Bibles

Ligionier.org Top 5 Commentaries: Malachi

Tim Challies Best Commentaries:

Commentary Reviews: Malachi

Calvin’s Commentary on the Bible: Malachi

Matthew Henry: Malachi

Albert Barnes Notes: Malachi

Reformation Study Bible Notes: Malachi

Geneva Study Bible: Malachi

Precept Austin Commentaries & Sermons: Malachi

A Commentary On The Book Of Malachi by Richard V. Clearwaters

Articles

Wakening A Sleeping Metaphor- A New Interpretation Of Malachi 1:11 –Åke Viberg

Discovering the Macrostructure of the Book of Malachi- Mal. 1:1–12 as a Test Case — Rand Michael Muender

Malachi 1:11 And The Worship Of The Nations In The Old Testament — J. G. Baldwin

Divorce And Violence- Synonymous Parallelism In Malachi 2:16 — Elaine A. Heath

Is The Messiah Announced In Malachi 3:1- Andrew S. Malone

Will There Be Another Elijah- Carl Armerding

A Thematic Development Of The Haggai-Zechariah-Malachi Corpus — Ronald W. Pierce

WJ Beecher: The Prophets and the Promise

Craig Bloomberg: Elijah, Election, and the Use of Malachi in the NT

Charles Feinberg: The Commanding Importance of the Prophetic Scriptures

William Luck: Divorce and Re-Marriage: Recovering the Biblical View

Richard Mayhue: The Prophet’s Watchword: Day of the LORD

Max I Reich: The Messianic Hope of Israel – The Hope Scheduled in Malachi

What are the Major and Minor Prophets?

GotQuestions.org

Malachi Survey

Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?

How do we bring blemished offerings to God (Malachi 1:8)?

What does it mean to profane the covenant (Malachi 2:10)?

What does Malachi 2:16 mean when God says, ‘I hate divorce’?

How can we express our doubt to God without offending Him (Malachi 2:17; 3:14-15)?

Who is the pr o mised messenger of Malachi 3:1?

What is the significance of the refiner’s fire and launderer’s soap in Malachi 3:2?

What Does It Mean to Test God?

What does it mean to rebuke the devourer in Malachi 3:11?

Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today?

What is the book of remembrance (Malachi 3:16)?

What is the sun of righteousness (Malachi 4:2)?

Was John the Baptist Elijah reincarnated (Malachi 3:1; 4:5)?

What is the Day of the Lord?

Why must Elijah return before the end times (Malachi 4:5-6)?

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Zechariah Bible Study Resources

October 13, 2020 by Krisan Marotta

Study questions, maps, charts, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Zechariah.

Jump to: Background; Maps; Key Words; Encyclopedias; Commentaries; Articles; GotQuestions Next

Basics

Author: Zechariah was both priest and prophet (Nehemiah 12:12-16).
Zechariah was born in Babylon and returned to Jerusalem in the first group under Zerubbabel.
Zechariah was a contemporary of Haggai.
Chapters 1-8 are dated 520-518 BC.
Scholars think chapters 9-14 were written at a later date, c. 480-470 BC after the reign of Dairus I (521-486 BC) and during Xerxes reign (485-464 BC). Xerxes married Esther.
According to Jewish tradition, Zechariah was a member of the Great Synagogue (a predecessor of the Sanhedrin).
Zechariah was murdered between the temple and the altar (Matthew 23:35).

Chronology

538 – Zerubbabel and first return of the exiles (Ezra 1-6).
536 BC – Work on the temple begins (Ezra 3:8).
530-520 BC – Work on the temple stops (Ezra 4:24).
520 BC – Work on the temple resumes (Ezra 5:2).
520 BC – Events of the book of Haggai
520-518 BC – Events of Zechariah 1-8.
516 BC – Work on the temple is completed.

References to the Messiah in Zechariah

The Branch or Sprout: Zec 3:8; Zec 6:12; Heb 6:20-7:1
Entry of Zion’s Lowly King: Zec 9:9-17; Mat 21:4-5; Joh 12:13-16
Sale of Jesus by Judas: Zec 11:4-14; Mt 27:9.
Mourning over the Pierced One: Zec 12:10; Joh 19:37
Fountain opened for sin: Zec 13:1
The Smitten Servant: Zec 13:7-9
Glory of Jerusalem the Center of World Worship: Zec 2:10-11; Zec 14:8; Zec 14:20;
At His Second Coming He will be crowned King: Zec 14:5, 9; Rev. 11:15; 21:27

Background

Introduction to the Exile & Return

Chronology Ezra-Nehemiah

Bible Atlas: Persia

Bible Atlas: Babylonia

Timeline of the Babylonian Captivity

Minor Prophets Quotes in the NT

BibleHistory.com: List of the Kings of Persia

ESV: Introduction to Zechariah

ESV: The Global Message of Zechariah

NIV: Introduction to Zechariah

James van Dine: Analysis of Zechariah

David Malick (Bible.org): An Introduction to the Book of Zechariah

David Malick: An Argument of the Book of Zechariah

JVernon McGee: Zechariah – Introductory Notes, Outlines

Charles Swindoll: Book of Zechariah Overview

Maps from Holman Bible Atlas

The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah

Israel & Judah in the days of Jeroboam II and Uzziah

Judah Alone amid International Powers

The Persian Period

Key Words

Lord (110x)

Jerusalem (37x) – Strong’s H3389 in Zec 1:12; Zec 1:14; Zec 1:16; Zec 1:17; Zec 1:19; Zec 2:2; Zec 2:4; Zec 2:12; Zec 3:2; Zec 7:7; Zec 8:3; Zec 8:4; Zec 8:8; Zec 8:15; Zec 8:22; Zec 9:9; Zec 9:10; Zec 12:2; Zec 12:3; Zec 12:5; Zec 12:6; Zec 12:7; Zec 12:8; Zec 12:9; Zec 12:10; Zec 12:11; Zec 13:1; Zec 14:2; Zec 14:4; Zec 14:8; Zec 14:10; Zec 14:11; Zec 14:12; Zec 14:14; Zec 14:16; Zec 14:17; Zec 14:21.

king (9x) – Strong’s H4428 in Zec 7:1; Zec 9:5; Zec 9:9; Zec 11:6; Zec 14:5; Zec 14:9; Zec 14:10; Zec 14:16; Zec 14:17.

shepherd (5x) – Strong’s H7462a in Zec 10:2; Zec 11:15; Zec 11:16; Zec 11:17; Zec 13:7.

word (13x; word of the LORD) – Strong’s H1697 in Zec 1:1; Zec 1:7; Zec 4:6; Zec 4:8; Zec 6:9; Zec 7:1; Zec 7:4; Zec 7:8; Zec 8:1; Zec 8:18; Zec 9:1; Zec 11:11; Zec 12:1.

branch (3x/2v) – Strong’s H6780 in Zec 3:8; Zec 6:12.

jealous (3x/2v) – Strong’s H7065 in Zec 1:14; Zec 8:2.

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Zechariah, Theology Of

American Tract Society: Zechariah

Bridgeway Bible Dictionary: Zechariah, Book Of; Zechariah

Easton’s Bible Dictionary: Zechariah

Fausset Bible Dictionary: Zechariah, the Book Of; Zechariah

Holman Bible Dictionary: Zechariah, Book Of; Zechariah

Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible: Zechariah, Book Of; Zechariah

Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature: Zechariah

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Zechariah, Book Of; Zechariah (1); Zechariah (2)

McClintock and Strong: Zechariah, Book Of.; Zechariah

The Nuttall Encyclopedia: Zechariah

The Jewish Encyclopedia: Zechariah, Book Of

Walter Kaiser in The Preacher’s Commentary, Vol 23

Commentaries & Study Bibles

Ligionier.org Top 5 Commentaries: Zechariah

Tim Challies Best Commentaries:

Commentary Reviews: Zechariah

Calvin’s Commentary on the Bible: Zechariah

Matthew Henry: Zechariah

Albert Barnes Notes: Zechariah

Reformation Study Bible Notes: Zechariah

Geneva Study Bible: Zechariah

Precept Austin Commentaries & Sermons: Zechariah

Zechariah Minor Prophet With A Major Message — By Stephen C. Ger

Articles

Israel’s Divine – Human Messiah An Examination Of Zechariah 13:6-7 — Donald L. Odens

Jack Scofield: Two Terrible Trials

WJ Beecher: The Prophets and the Promise

Charles Feinberg: The Commanding Importance of the Prophetic Scriptures

J Hampton Keathly: Messianic Prophecies

JHampton Keathly: The Minor Prophets

Richard Mayhue: The Prophet’s Watchword: Day of the LORD

William Orr: Keys to Zechariah

Book of Zechariah – Bible Survey

GotQuestions.org

What are the Major Prophets and Minor Prophets

What are the meanings of the various visions in the book of Zechariah

What does the Bible mean when it refers to the four winds

Who was the Joshua in Zechariah 3:1-10

Why is wickedness portrayed as a woman in Zechariah 5:7-8

What does the Bible mean when it refers to a “Daughter of Zion” (Zechariah 9:9)

Why would a king ride a donkey instead of a warhorse (Zechariah 9;9-10)

Is Zechariah 11:12-13 a Messianic prophecy

Is Zechariah 12:10 a Messianic prophecy-

Is Zechariah 14:4 a prophecy about the second coming of Christ-

Where does the Old Testament predict the coming of Jesus Christ:

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Haggai Bible Study Resources

October 12, 2020 by Krisan Marotta

Study questions, maps, charts, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Haggai.

Jump to: Background; Maps; Key Words; Encyclopedias; Commentaries; Articles; GotQuestions Next

Basics

Author: The Prophet Haggai, written in 520 BC while Zerubbabel was governor.
Haggai is know only from this book and from Ezra 5:1 and Ezra 6:14.
Haggai returned to Jerusalem from Babylon with the remnant that returned with Zerubbabel.
Haggai 2:3 may suggest that he had seen the glory of Solomon’s temple before it was destroyed, making him at least 70 years of age when writing his prophecy.
Both Haggai and Zechariah urged the people to rebuild the temple.
At the time Haggai prophecies it had been 15 years since the initial work on rebuilding the temple had begun.
Zerubbabel was an ancestor of both Joseph (Matthew 1:13) and Mary (Luke 3:27).
The occasion of each of Haggai’s 4 prophecies is clearly specified (1:1; 2:1; 2:10; 2:20), occurring within a 4 month span in the second year (ca. 520 B.C.) of Persian king Darius (ca. 521–486 B.C.).

Chronology

538 – Zerubbabel and first return of the exiles ( Ezra 1-6).
536 BC – Work on the temple begins (Ezra 3:8).
530-520 BC – Work on the temple stops (Ezra 4:24).
520 BC – Work on the temple resumes (Ezra 5:2).
520 BC – Events of the book of Haggai
520-518 BC – Events of Zechariah 1-8.
516 BC – Work on the temple is completed.

Genre: Understanding Prophecy

Background

Introduction to the Exile & Return

Chronology Ezra-Nehemiah

Bible Atlas: Persia

Minor Prophets Quotes in the NT

BibleHistory.com: List of the Kings of Persia

JVernon McGee: Haggai – Introductory Notes, Outlines

David Malick (Bible.org): An Introduction to the Book of Haggai

ESV: Introduction to Haggai

ESV: The Global Message of Haggai

NIV: An Introduction to Haggai

William Orr: Keys to Haggai

Arend Remmers: The Prophet Haggai (Overview)

Charles Swindoll: The Prophet Haggai

Maps from Holman Bible Atlas

The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah

Israel & Judah in the days of Jeroboam II and Uzziah

Judah Alone amid International Powers

The Persian Period

ESV Study Bible Maps

Key Words

LORD (24x) – Strong’s H3068 in Hag 1:1; Hag 1:2; Hag 1:3; Hag 1:5; Hag 1:7; Hag 1:8; Hag 1:9; Hag 1:12; Hag 1:13; Hag 1:14; Hag 2:1; Hag 2:4; Hag 2:6; Hag 2:7; Hag 2:8; Hag 2:9; Hag 2:10; Hag 2:11; Hag 2:14; Hag 2:15; Hag 2:17; Hag 2:18; Hag 2:20; Hag 2:23.

hosts (Lord of Hosts; 12x) – Strong’s H6635 in Hag 1:2; Hag 1:5; Hag 1:7; Hag 1:9; Hag 1:14; Hag 2:4; Hag 2:6; Hag 2:7; Hag 2:8; Hag 2:9; Hag 2:11; Hag 2:23.

word (of the Lord came; 5x) – Strong’s H1697 in Hag 1:1; Hag 1:3; Hag 2:1; Hag 2:10; Hag 2:20.

rebuilt/rebuild (2x) – Strong’s H1129 in Hag 1:2; Hag 1:8.

consider (4x) – Strong’s H7760 in Hag 1:5; Hag 1:7; Hag 2:15; Hag 2:18.

house (6x) – Strong’s H1004 in Hag 1:2; Hag 1:4; Hag 1:9; Hag 1:14; Hag 2:7; Hag 2:9.

temple (4x) – Strong’s H1004 in Hag 1:8; Hag 2:3; Strong’s H1964 in Hag 2:15; Hag 2:18.

glory (3x) – Strong’s H3519b in Hag 2:3; Hag 2:7; Hag 2:9.

shake (3x) – Strong’s H7493 in Hag 2:6; Hag 2:7; Hag 2:21.

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Haggai, Theology Of

American Tract Society: Haggai

Bridgeway Bible Dictionary: Haggai

Easton’s Bible Dictionary: Haggai, Book Of; Haggai

Fausset Bible Dictionary: Haggai, the Book Of; Haggai

Holman Bible Dictionary: Haggai

Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible: Haggai

Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature: Haggai

Morrish Bible Dictionary: Haggai

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Haggai

McClintock and Strong: Haggai, Prophecy Of; Haggai

The Nuttall Encyclopedia: Haggai

The Jewish Encyclopedia: Haggai, Book Of; Haggai

Hitchcock’s Bible names: Haggai means feast; solemnity

Walter Kaiser – Preacher’s Commentary

Commentaries & Study Bibles

Ligionier.org Top 5 Commentaries: Haggai

Tim Challies Best Commentaries:

Commentary Reviews: Haggai

Biblehub Commentaries: Haggai

Calvin’s Commentary on the Bible: Haggai

Matthew Henry: Haggai

Albert Barnes Notes: Haggai

Reformation Study Bible Notes: Haggai

Geneva Study Bible: Haggai

Precept Austin Commentaries & Sermons: Haggai

Haggai Master Rhetorician — M.J. Boda

Articles

The Shaking Of The Nations An Eschatological View — John A. Kessler

Literary Connectors And A Haggai-Zechariah-Malachi Corpus — Ronald W. Pierce

A Thematic Development Of The Haggai-Zechariah-Malachi Corpus –Ronald W Pierce

Impulse And Design In The Book Of Haggai — By Duane L. Christensen

The Theological Basis for the Prohibition of Images in the Old Testament – Edward M Curtis

Composition, Rhetoric and Theology in Haggai 1:1-11 (Note: Jewish perspective) – Elie Assis

The Building of the Second Temple- by J. Stafford Wright

Greg Herrick: Conceptions of Davidic Hope in Ezekiel, Zechariah, Haggai, and the Chronicles

JHampton Keathley: The Min o r Prophets

Book of Haggai – Bible Survey

GotQuestions.org

Why were the Israelites not rebuilding the temple?

Is it wrong to live in nice houses?

Does God use frustrations in life to awaken and/or punish us?

Who is the desired of all nations?

What does it mean that Zerubbabel was the LORD’s signet ring?

What was Zerubbabel’s temple/the second temple?

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Previous: Zephaniah

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Nahum Bible Study Resources

October 9, 2020 by Krisan Marotta

Study questions, maps, charts, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Nahum.

Jump to: Background; Maps; Key Words; Encyclopedias; Commentaries; Articles; GotQuestions Next

Basics

Nahum means “comfort” or “consolation” and is a short form of Nehemiah (“comfort of Yahweh”).
There is no mention of any kings in the introduction, so the date of Nahum’s prophecy must be implied by historical data.
The message of judgment against Nineveh portrays a nation of strength, indicating a time prior to her fall in 612 BC and probably before the death of Ashurbanipal in 626 BC, after which Assyria’s power fell rapidly.
Nahum mentions the fall of Thebes in 663 BC (Nahum 3:8–10) at the hands of Ashurbanipal, which appears to be recent, suggesting a date during the reign of Manasseh (ca. 695–642 BC; cf. 2 Kings 21:1–18).
In 612 BC the Tigris River overflowed its banks and destroyed part of Nineveh’s wall. As a result, the Babylonians invaded through the breach, plundered and burned the city.
Battle of Nineveh (Wikipedia)

Simple Outline

1:1-15 – Nineveh’s doom declared
2:1-13 – Nineveh’s doom described
3:1-19 – Nineveh’s doom deserved

Genre: Understanding Prophecy

Background

Bible Atlas: Nineveh

Biblehub: Sennacherib

Topical Bible: Nineveh

ESV: Introduction to Nahum

ESV: The Global Message of Nahum

NIV: Introduction to Nahum

James van dine: Analysis of Nahum

David Malick (Bible.org): An Introduction to the Book of Nahum

David Malick: An Argument of the Book of Nahum

JVernon McGee: Nahum and Habakkuk – Introductory Notes, Outlines

William Orr: Nahum – Thirty-Nine Keys to the Old Testament

Charles Swindoll: Book of Nahum Overview

JHampton Keathley: The Minor Prophets

Maps from Holman Bible Atlas

The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah

Israel & Judah in the days of Jeroboam II and Uzziah

Judah Alone amid International Powers

The Persian Period

ESV Study Bible Maps

Key Words

“I am against you” (Nah 2:13, 3:5)

“I will” (Nah 1:12, 13, 14, 2:13, 3:5, 6)

Nineveh (Nah 1:1, 2:8, 3:7, plus synonyms referring to Nineveh)

Nahum Articles – Easton, Smith, ISBE

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Nahum, Theology of

American Tract Society: Nahum

Bridgeway Bible Dictionary: Nahum

Easton’s Bible Dictionary: Nahum; Nahum, Book Of

Fausset Bible Dictionary: Nahum (1); Nahum (2); Nahum, the Book Of

Holman Bible Dictionary: Nahum

Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible: Nahum

Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature: Nahum

Morrish Bible Dictionary: Nahum

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Nahum; Nahum, the Book Of

McClintock and Strong: Nahum

The Nuttall Encyclopedia: Nahum

The Jewish Encyclopedia: Nahum

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica: Nahum

Walter Kaiser-Preacher’s Commentary (Micah through Malachi)

Commentaries & Study Bibles

Ligionier.org Top 5 Commentaries: Nahum

Tim Challies Best Commentaries:

Commentary Reviews: Nahum

Biblehub Commentaries: Nahum

Calvin’s Commentary on the Bible: Nahum

Matthew Henry: Nahum

Albert Barnes Notes: Nahum

Reformation Study Bible Notes: Nahum

Geneva Study Bible: Nahum

Precept Austin Commentaries & Sermons: Nahum

Literary Analysis and the Unity of Nahum by Richard D. Patterson

Articles

Literary Look at Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah by Richard D. Patterson

Nahum: Poet Laureate Of The Minor Prophets – Richard D. Patterson

Nahum, Nineveh & Those Nasty Assyrians – Gordon Franz

Plundering the Lion’s Den – A Portrait of Divine Fury – Nahum 2:3-11 – J Daryl Charles

A Perfectly Broken Acrostic in Nahum 1? – Thomas Renz

Nahum, Nineveh, Elkosh – Oswald Allis

The Book of Nahum – Paul Haupt (Or here)

The Book of Nahum as a Liturgical Composition: A Prosodic Analysis-Duane Christensen

The Book of Nahum: The Question of Authorship within the Canonical Process-Duane Christensen

Nahum Reconsidered: The Rhetoric of Violence and Divine Justice – Justin J King

Jonah and Nahum: English Bible – 96 pages – Robert V McCabe

The West as Nineveh: How Does Nahum’s Message of Judgment Apply to Today? – 31 page article – J Woods

Nahum’s Rhetorical Allusions To The Neo-Assyrian Lion Motif-Gordon Johnston

Nahum’s Rhetorical Allusions to Neo-Assyrian Conquest Metaphors – Gordon Johnston

Assyrian Brutality – Bob Boyd

Book of Nahum – Bible Survey

GotQuestions.org

Why did God judge Nineveh so harshly in the book of Nahum?

When will the peace of Nahum 1:15 come?

Why were infants dashed to pieces (Nahum 3:10)?

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven (Nahum 3:19)?

When and how was Nineveh destroyed?

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Zephaniah Bible Study Resources

October 5, 2020 by Krisan Marotta

Study questions, maps, charts, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Zephaniah.

Jump to: Background; Maps; Key Words; Encyclopedias; Commentaries; Articles; GotQuestions Next

Basics

Zephaniah prophesied to the southern kingdom of Judah approximately 630-625 BC.
Zephaniah is the only prophet descended from a king.
Zephaniah dates his message to the reign of Josiah (640-609 BC), probably prior to Josiah’s reforms.
628 BC – Josiah tore down the altars to Baal (2 Chronicles 34:3-7).
622 BC – Josiah found the Book of the Law (2 Chronicles 34:8-35:19).
Zephaniah was a contemporary of Jeremiah.
Politically, the weakening of the Assyrian empire gave Judah a degree of independence for the first time in 50 years which King Josiah took advantage of.
Theme: Judgment and destruction are certain unless you repent.
Zephaniah was a contemporary of Jeremiah and Habakkuk.

Outline

1:1-2:3 – Judgment on Judah
2:4-15 – Judgment on the nations
3:1-7 – Judgment on Jerusalem
3:8-20 – Salvation in the Day of the Lord

Genre: Understanding Prophecy

Background

Biblehub: Habakkuk Overview

Bible Atlas: Chaldea

Minor prophets quotes in the New Testament

ESV: Introduction to Zephaniah

ESV: The Global Message of Zephaniah

NIV: Introduction to Zephaniah

James van Dine: Analysis of Zephaniah

David Malick: An Introduction to the Book of Zephaniah

David Malick: An Argument of the Book of Zephaniah

JVernon McGee:Zephaniah and Haggai – Introductory Notes, Outlines

Charles Swindoll: Book of Zephaniah Overview

Hampton Keathley: Zephaniah – Overview

Maps from Holman Bible Atlas

The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah

Israel & Judah in the days of Jeroboam II and Uzziah

Judah Alone amid International Powers

The Persian Period

ESV Study Bible Maps

Key Words

Day (13x) (of the Lord; on that day; a day of ; in that day) – Zep 1:7; Zep 1:8; Zep 1:9; Zep 1:10; Zep 1:14; Zep 1:15; Zep 1:16; Zep 1:18; Zep 2:2; Zep 2:3; Zep 3:8; Zep 3:11; Zep 3:16.

earth (8x) – Strong’s H127 in Zep 1:2; Zep 1:3; Strong’s H776 in Zep 1:18; Zep 2:3; Zep 2:11; Zep 3:8; Zep 3:19; Zep 3:20.

gather (5x) – Strong’s H7187b in Zep 2:1; Strong’s H622 in Zep 3:8; Zep 3:18; Strong’s H6908 in Zep 3:19; Zep 3:20.

remnant (4x)- Strong’s H7611 in Zep 1:4; Zep 2:7; Zep 2:9; Zep 3:13; Strong’s H7605 in Zep 1:4.

nations (3x) – Strong’s H1471 in Zep 2:11; Zep 3:6; Zep 3:8.

destroy (2x) – Strong’s H6 in Zep 2:5; Zep 2:13.

destruction – Strong’s H7724b in Zep 1:14.

Woe (2x) – Strong’s H195 in Zep 2:5; Zep 3:1.

anger (4x) – Strong’s H639 in Zep 2:2; Zep 2:3; Zep 3:8.

wrath (2x) – Strong’s H3117 in Zep 1:15; Zep 1:18.

midst (4x) – Strong’s H7130 in Zep 3:11; Zep 3:15; Zep 3:17; Strong’s H8432 in Zep 2:14.

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Zephaniah Theology

American Tract Society: Zephaniah

Bridgeway Bible Dictionary: Zephaniah

Easton’s Bible Dictionary: Zephaniah

Fausset Bible Dictionary: Zephaniah, the Book Of; Zephaniah

Holman Bible Dictionary: Zephaniah, Book Of; Zephaniah

Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible: Zephaniah; Zephaniah (1)

Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature: Zephaniah

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Book of Zephaniah

McClintock and Strong: Zephaniah, Book Of,; Zephaniah

The Nuttall Encyclopedia: Zephaniah

The Jewish Encyclopedia: Zephaniah

Walter Kaiser-Preacher’s Commentary

Commentaries & Study Bibles

Ligionier.org Top 5 Commentaries: Zephaniah

Tim Challies Best Commentaries:

Commentary Reviews: Zephaniah

Biblehub Commentaries: Zephaniah

Calvin’s Commentary on the Bible: Zephaniah

Matthew Henry: Zephaniah

Albert Barnes Notes: Zephaniah

Reformation Study Bible Notes: Zephaniah

Geneva Study Bible: Zephaniah

Precept Austin Commentaries & Sermons: Zephaniah

The Message of Zephaniah An Urgent Echo — Greg A. King

Articles

The Day of the Lord in Zephaniah — By Greg A. King

The Remnant in Zephaniah (1995)– Greg A. King

The Remnant in Zephaniah (1994) — Greg A. King

The Historical Testimony of the Prophet Zephaniah – H Ferguson

Literary Look at Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah by Richard D. Patterson

Zephaniah’s Day of the LORD – Jonathan Patterson

Zephaniah: Protology in Eschatology – Mark A Winder

Zephaniah 1:7, 14 The Prophet’s Watchword: Day of the LORD-Richard Mayhue

The Commanding Importance of the Prophetic Scriptures – Charles Feinberg

D. Rudman, “A Note on Zephaniah,” Biblica 80 (1999): 109-112.

Additional Articles On Zephaniah at Bible.org

Hampton Keathley: The Minor Prophets

Book of Zephaniah – Bible Survey

GotQuestions.org

Who are the Chemarim / Chemarims in Zephaniah 1:4?

What does it mean to worship the starry host or the host of the heavens (Zephaniah 1:5)?

When did Moab and Ammon eventually worship the Lord (Zephaniah 2:11)?

What can ordinary people do about sinful religious leaders (Zephaniah 3:4)?

What does it mean that God will rejoice over us with singing (Zephaniah 3:17)?

Who was Baal?

What is the day of the Lord?

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Jonah Bible Study Resources

October 2, 2020 by Krisan Marotta

Study questions, maps, charts, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Jonah.

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Basics

Jonah was a prophet from the village of Gath Hepher, located approximately 3 miles north of Nazareth.
Jesus likened the prophet Jonah to himself (Matthew 12:39-41).
The story of Jonah involves almost exclusively a Gentile nation.
Nineveh was a world empire for about 300 years from 900-60 BC.
Jonah was a contemporary of Jeroboam II, King of Israel 782-753 BC.
Assyria’s willingness to repent may have been helped by a plague in 765 BC; a solar eclipse in 763 BC and another plague in 759 BC.
The repentance of Nineveh probably took place during the reign of Ashurdan (773-755 BC).
After repenting due to the preaching of Jonah, the city stood for another 150 years until the Babylonians rebelled against the Assyrians in 636 BC and conquered Nineveh in 612 BC.

Genre: Understanding Narrative

Background

Biblehub: Jeremiah Overview

Bible Atlas: Nineveh

Bible Atals: Tarshish

NIV: Introduction to Jonah

ESV: Introduction to Jonah

ESV: The Global Message of Jonah

James Van Dine: Analysis of Jonah

JVernon McGee: Jonah – Introductory Notes, Outlines

David Malick:An Introduction to the Book of Jonah

David Malick: An Argument of the Book of Jonah

Charles Swindoll: Book of Jonah Overview

Maps from Holman Bible Atlas

The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah

Israel & Judah in the days of Jeroboam II and Uzziah

Judah Alone amid International Powers

The Persian Period

ESV Study Bible Maps

Key Words

Compassion (compassionate), relent (s), turn (turned), pray (prayer, prayed), perish, Lord, called on the Lord (called out to the Lord).

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Jonah, Theology Of

American Tract Society: Jonah

Bridgeway Bible Dictionary: Jonah

Easton’s Bible Dictionary: Jonah, Book Of ; Jonah

Fausset Bible Dictionary: Jonah

Holman Bible Dictionary: Jonah

Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible: Jonah; Jonah

Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature: Jonah

Morrish Bible Dictionary: Jonah

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Jonah

McClintock and Strong: Jonah

The Jewish Encyclopedia: Jonah; Jonah, Book of

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica: Jonah

World Jewish Bible Society: The Book of Jonah

Biblehub Commentaries: Jonah

Commentaries & Study Bibles

Ligionier.org Top 5 Commentaries: Jonah

Tim Challies Best Commentaries:

Commentary Reviews: Jonah

Calvin’s Commentary on the Bible: Jonah

Matthew Henry: Jonah

Albert Barnes Notes: Jonah

Reformation Study Bible Notes: Jonah

Geneva Study Bible: Jonah

Precept Austin Commentaries & Sermons: Jonah

Don Anderson: Minor Prophets Study Guide

Reading Jonah Again for the First Time by Robert Spender

Articles

The Prophet Jonah and His Message Part 1 by Gerald B. Stanton

The Prophet Jonah and His Message Part 2 by Gerald B. Stanton

The Power of Biblical Preaching- An Expository Study of Jonah 3:1-10 by Steven J. Lawson

Gregg Allen: The Lord of Storms

Christian Friend: The Book of Jonah.

Steven Cole: Jonah 1-3 God’s Reluctant Missionary

Book of Jonah – Bible Survey

GotQuestions.org

Who was Jo n ah in the Bible?

Why did Jonah try to go to Tarshish instead of Nineveh?

Was Jonah truly swallowed by a whale?

Did Jonah die while he was in the belly of the fish (Jonah 2)?

Why was Jonah angry that the Ninevites repented (Jonah 4:1-2)?

What does Jonah 4:11 mean by people who cannot tell their right hand from their left?

What is the sign of Jonah?

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Obadiah Bible Study Resources

October 1, 2020 by Krisan Marotta

Study questions, maps, charts, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Obadiah.

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Basics

Author: Obadiah, date unknown. No kings are mentioned in Obadiah, making it hard to date.
Obadiah probably lived in and ministered to the southern kingdom of Judah. Some think Obadiah was a contemporary of Elisha.
There are 13 Obadiah’s in the Old Testament.
Obadiah prophesied that Edom would be cut off forever. Edomites disappear from history with the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD.

Edomites

Edomites are descendants of Esau who lived in the mountianous area of Seir, south of the Dead Sea.
The Edomites were bitter enemies of the Jews.
Edom refused Moses’ request to allow the Israelites to pass through their land on the way to Canaan.
They opposed Saul and were subdued by David.
They fought against Jehoshaphat and rebelled against Jehoram.
In the 5th Center BC, the Nabateans forced the Edomites to leave their native country. The Edomites moved to the souther part of Palestine and became known as the Idumeans.
Herod the Great was an Indumean. He became King of Judea under Rome in 37 BC and ordered the killing of the male infants in Bethlehem in an attempt to kill the Messiah.
The Idumeans aided the rebellion of Jerusalem against Rome and were defeated along with the Jews when Titus conquered Jerusalem in 70 AD.

Genre: Understanding Prophecy

Background

John MacArthur: Obadiah -Intro

NIV: Introduction to Obadiah

ESV: Introduction to Obadiah

ESV: The Global Message of Obadiah

James van Dine: Analysis of Obadiah

David Malick: An Introduction to the Book of Obadiah

David Malick: An Argument of the Book of Obadiah

JVernon McGee: Amos and Obadiah – Introductory Notes, Outlines

William Orr: Key to Obadiah

Charles Swindoll: Book of Obadiah Overview

Maps from Holman Bible Atlas

The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah

Israel & Judah in the days of Jeroboam II and Uzziah

Judah Alone amid International Powers

The Persian Period

ESV Study Bible Maps

Key Words

The day (Obadiah 1:11, 12, 13, 14),

Day of the LORD (Obadiah 1:15),

Edom/Esau (Obadiah 1:1, 8)

Esau (Obadiah 1:6, 8, 9, 18, 19, 21),

Jacob (Obadiah 1:10, 17, 18)

Judah (Obadiah 1:12),

Nations (Obadiah 1:1, 1:2, 1:15, 16),

My holy mountain (Mt Zion) (Obadiah 1:16, 17, 21),

Mountain of Esau (Obadiah 1:8, 9, 19),

Declares the LORD (Obadiah 1:4, 8, Obadiah 1:1)

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Baker’s Evangelical: Obadiah, Theology of

American Tract Society: Obadiah

Bridgeway Bible Dictionary: Obadiah

Easton’s Bible Dictionary: Obadiah, Book of ; Obadiah

Fausset Bible Dictionary: Obadiah, the Book of ; Obadiah

Holman Bible Dictionary: Obadiah, Book of

Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible: Obadiah, Book of

Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature: Obadiah

Morrish Bible Dictionary: Obadiah

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Obadiah

McClintock and Strong: Obadiah

The Nuttall Encyclopedia: Obadiah

The Jewish Encyclopedia: Obadi ah

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica: Obadiah

Biblehub Commentaries: Obadiah

Commentaries & Study Bibles

Ligionier.org Top 5 Commentaries: Obadiah

Tim Challies Best Commentaries:

Commentary Reviews: Obadiah

Calvin’s Commentary on the Bible: Obadiah

Matthew Henry: Obadiah

Albert Barnes Notes: Obadiah

Reformation Study Bible Notes: Obadiah

Geneva Study Bible: Obadiah

Precept Austin Commentaries & Sermons: Obadiah

Inerrancy And The Minor Prophets — Mal Couch

Articles

Old Testament Passages Referring To The Day Of The Lord — Warren Vanhetloo

The Kingdom Of God In The Old Testament — Martin J. Selman

The Character Of Israel’s Future In Light Of The Abrahamic And Mosaic Covenants — Robert Vasholz

Obadiah Accountability in Relationships – Bob Spender

The Bible’s Watchword Day of the Lord — Richard L. Mayhue

Christian Friend: Elijah and Obadiah

Don Fornter: Obadiah 1:17 Three Great Promises

Charles Feinberg: The Commanding Importance of the Prophetic Scriptures

J Hampton Keathley: The Minor Prophets

Richard Mayhue: The Prophet’s Watchword: Day of the LORD

Jeff Miller: The Day of the Lord

Book of Obadiah – Bible Survey

GotQuestions.org

Who was Obadiah in the Bible?

Who/what is Edom (Obadiah 1:1, 8)?

When were Obadiah’s prophecies against Edom fulfilled (Obadiah 1:18-20)?

Why did God judge Edom so harshly in the book of Obadiah?

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Previous: Amos

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Amos Bible Study Resources

September 29, 2020 by Krisan Marotta

Study questions, maps, charts, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Amos.

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Basics

Author: Amos, written c 750-745 BC
Key Text: Amos 3:2
Core Message: Seek me and live (Amos 5:4)
Amos prophesied in Bethel.
Amos was a farmer from Tekoa who became a prophet.
Amos was a just before with Hosea, Micah and Isaiah.
During the time of Amos, there was great prosperity. Assyria, Babylon, Egypt & Syra were relatively weak.

Simple Outline

Chapters 1:1-2:3 – Judgment on the Surrounding peoples
Chapter 2:4-15 – Judgment upon Jerusalem and Judah
Chapters 3:1-9:7 – Judgment against the House of Jacob
Chapter 9:8-15 – Promise of restoration

Genre: Understanding Prophecy

Background & Outlines

John MacArthur: Introduction to Amos

ESV: Introduction to Amos

ESV: The Global Message of Amos

NIV: Introduction to Amos

James van Dine: Analysis of Amos

JVernon McGee: Amos and Obadiah – Introductory Notes, Outlines

David Malik: An Introduction to the Book of Amos

David Malik: An Argument of the Book of Amos

Charles Swindoll: Book of Amos Overview

Kings of Assyria in Biblical times

Bible Atlas: Bethel

Bible Atlas: Tekoa

Bible Atals: Tekoa and region

Maps from Holman Bible Atlas

The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah

Israel & Judah in the days of Jeroboam II and Uzziah

Judah Alone amid International Powers

The Persian Period

ESV Study Bible Maps

Key Words

Thus says the Lord, for three transgressions of ___and for four, hear this word, Israel, I will, the day of the Lord, yet.

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary: Amos, Theology of

The Jewish Encyclopedia: Amos

American Tract Society Dictionary: Amos

Bridgeway Bible Dictionary: Amos

Easton’s Bible Dictionary: Amos

Fausset Bible Dictionary: Amos

Holman Bible Dictionary: Amos

Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible: Amos

Morrish Bible Dictionary Amos

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica: Amos

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Amos

Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature: Amos

McClintock and Strong: Amos

Biblehub Commentaries: Amos

Commentaries & Study Bibles

Ligionier.org Top 5 Commentaries: Amos

Tim Challies Best Commentaries:

Commentary Reviews: Amos

Calvin’s Commentary on the Bible: Amos

Matthew Henry: Amos

Albert Barnes Notes: Amos

Reformation Study Bible Notes: Amos

Geneva Study Bible:Amos

Precept Austin Commentaries & Sermons: Amos

The Message of Amos – Robert Spender

Articles

An Evangelical Response To The Preaching Of Amos – T J Finley

Millennial Restoration Of Israel As Seen In Amos 9:11-15 -R Lopez

Amos A Critical Study — James L. Kelso

Amos The Preacher Of The Gospel Of Law — L. O. Luneberger

Analysis of the Structure of Amos — Stephen J. Bramer

The Vision of Amos — John B. Whitford

Continuity & Discontinuity In Amos’ Use Of Tradition – Gary V. Smith

Will Pounds: Amos: Prepare to Meet Thy God – Background Introduction

Max Reich: The Messianic Hope of Israel – The Witness of Amos…

Hampton Keathley: The Book of Amos

Hampton Keathley: The Minor Prophets

John Stevenson: Amos

Book of Amos – Bible Survey

GotQuestions.org

Why does Amos keep repeating “for three sins . . . even for four” in chapters 1–2?

What is the meaning of the symbolism in Amos?

What w as the significance of the horns of the altar (Amos 3:14)?

What is the Pride of Jacob (Amos 8:7)?

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Joel Bible Study Resources

September 28, 2020 by Krisan Marotta

Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Joel.

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Basics

Author: Joel
Date: Unknown.
Possible Dates: a) Early Preexilic: Some think Joel was an early prophet to the southern kingdom of Judah during the reign of King Joash (835-796 BC); b) Late Preexilic (609-586 BC); or c) Postexilic (515-350 BC).
The Hebrew Canon places Joel among the minor prophets after Ezekiel & Hosea and before Amos.
The Greek canon places Joel after Daniel and Hosea and before Amos.
I suspect the dating is ambiguous because Joel is relevant to any time of lament or trouble.
Joel tells the nations that even though some disasters have struck, it is not too late to repent.

Outline

Chapter 1:1-5 – A plague destroys the land
Chapter 1:6-2:27 – Vision of the invading army
Chapter 2:28-3:21 – Future judgment and deliverance

Purposes:

To warn Judah of the coming Day of the Lord when judgment will get worse for Judah and the nations of the world.
To urge Judah to repent of their sins.
To proclaim a future time of complete restoration.

Genre: Understanding Prophecy

Background

Bible Atlas: Chaldea

John MacArthur: Introduction to Joel

NIV: Introduction to Joel

NIV: The Minor Prophets

ESV: Introduction to Joel

ESV: Global Message of Joel

James van Dine: Analysis of Joel

David Malick: An Introduction to the Book of Joel

David Malick: An Argument of the Book of Joel

JVernon McGee: Hosea and Joel – Introductory Notes, Outlines

Charles Swindoll: Book of Joel Overview

Maps from Holman Bible Atlas

The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah

Israel & Judah in the days of Jeroboam II and Uzziah

Judah Alone amid International Powers

The Persian Period

ESV Study Bible Maps

Key Words

Locust, Zion, day of the Lord (in that day, those days), return, I will, never again, then, now, nations/nation.

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Joel, Theology Of

American Tract Society: Joel

Bridgeway Bible Dictionary: Joel

Easton’s Bible Dictionary: Joel, Book Of; Joel

Fausset Bible Dictionary: Joel, the Book Of; Joel

Holman Bible Dictionary: Joel

Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible: Joel; Joel, Book Of

Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature: Joel

Morrish Bible Dictionary: Joel, Book Of; Joel

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Joel (1); Joel (2)

McClintock and Strong: Joel, Book Of.

The Nuttall Encyclopedia:Joel

The 1901 Jewish Encyclopedia: Joel, Book Of

Commentaries & Study Bibles

Ligionier.org Top 5 Commentaries: Joel

Tim Challies Best Commentaries:

Commentary Reviews: Joel

B i b l e h ub Commentaries: Joel

Calvin’s Commentary on the Bible: Joel

Matthew Henry: Joel

Albert Barnes Notes: Joel

Reformation Study Bible Notes: Joel

Geneva Study Bible: Joel

Precept Austin Commentaries & Sermons: Joel

A Critique Of The Prewrath Interpretation Of The Day Of The Lord In Joel 2–3 — By Alan D. Cole (see online article)

Articles

A Doctrinal Study of Acts 2:14 — By Clifford Rapp, Jr.

Old Testament Passages Referring To The Day Of The Lord — By Warren Vanhetloo

Duane Garrett: The Structure Of Joel

J Hampton Keathley: The Minor Prophets

Tom Hawkins: Joel- Introduction, Outline, and Argument

Harold Hosch: Joel- The Concept of Prophetic Time in the Book of Joel

Richard Mayhue: The Prophet’s Watchword: Day of the LORD

Book of Joel – Bible Survey

GotQuestions.org

Is Joel 1:4 referring to literal locusts? When was this prophecy fulfilled?

Why did God use a locust swarm to punish Israel (Joel 1:4)?

How does God restore the years that the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25)?

What does it mean that God will pour out His Spirit on all people (Joel 2:28)?

Will the sun really be turned to darkness and the moon to blood (Joel 2:31)?

What is the valley of decision (Joel 3:14)?

What is bloodguilt (Joel 3:21)?

What is the Day of the Lord?

Next: Amos

Previous: Hosea

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Hosea Bible Study Resources

September 25, 2020 by Krisan Marotta

Study questions, maps, charts, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Hosea.

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Basics

Author: Hosea (c. 750-749 BC)
Hosea ministered to the northern kingdom of Israel for about 40 years.
Hosea’s ministry spanned 4 kings of Judah (Uzziah- Hezekiah) and 6 kings of Israel (Zechariah – Hoshea).
Hosea was a contemporary of Amos in the North, and Isaiah and Micah in the South.
Hosea’s personal life illustrates his message more than any other prophet.
An adulterous wife (Gomer) and a faithful husband (Hosea) illustrate the spiritual adultery of the nation of Israel.

Structure

Hosea Chapters 1-3: Israel as an unfaithful wife
Hosea Chapters 4-12: Israel’s covenant breach
Key passage: Hosea 4:1-3
Conclusion: Israel’s downfall stems from failure to keep the covenant
Hosea Chapters 13-14: Prospects for covenant renewal
Key Text: Hosea 14:1
Conclusion Hosea 14:9

Genre: Understanding Prophecy

Background & Outlines

John MacArthur: Hosea -Intro, Date, Setting, Themes, Interpretative Challenges, Outline

NIV: Introduction to Hosea

ESV: Introduction to Hosea

ESV: The Global Message of Hosea

James van Dine: Analysis of Hosea

David Malick: An Intro d uction to the Book of Hosea

David Malick: An Argument of the Book of Hosea

JVernon McGee: Hosea and Joel – Introductory Notes, Outlines

Charles Swindoll: Book of Hosea Overview

Kings of Assyria in Biblical Times

Bible Atlas: Samaria

Bible Atlas: Jezreel

Bible Atlas: Jezreel and region

Maps from Holman Bible Atlas

The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah

Israel & Judah in the days of Jeroboam II and Uzziah

Judah Alone amid International Powers

The Persian Period

ESV Study Bible Maps

Key Words

Harlotry, in that day, love, God, Hosea, in the last days, knowledge, covenant, return, iniquity (sin), I will, from Me, against Me (the Lord), Judah, Israel, Ephraim.