Everyday Hope with Dave Collins Dave Collins

Malachi is the last book in this collection, and the last book of the Old Testament. The prophet speaks to the people after the rebuilding of the Temple, reminding them of the way God has called them to live.  

With Haggai and Zechariah, we shift from a time before the exile, to the time when the people have recently returned from Exile to rebuild Jerusalem and the Temple. These two prophets spoke into the world of an uncertain people, trying to rebuild their lives, their city, and their faith in face of opposition. 

While Micah & Zephaniah have much in common with the other prophets, there are some unique features and history behind these prophecies - some you may have heard before. 

Just as Amos and Hosea delivered their messages from God to the people at about the same time in Israel's history, so too do Joel and Habakkuk. Their messages also bring the promise of hope and redemption to a beleaguered people - the same hope and redemption promised to us today. 

Jonah stands out among the other prophets - unlike the others, it's mostly narrative. It's a familiar story, but goes much deep than just a big fish and a reluctant prophet.  In this episode we'll look at the difficult question God asks us all through this story.

Nahum and Obadiah are both oracles from God concerning the way He intends to deal with Israel's enemies: specifically, Nineveh and Edom. But even though these messages were delivered to the People so long ago, they still have things to teach us today.