Minor Prophets

1. Hosea (08 September 2013) at Howick Baptist Church
   • Hosea is a prophetic account of God’s relentless pursuit of His bride/children, compelled by His covenant faithfulness, despite our idolatry/spiritual adultery/rebellion, for the universal and eternal display of His glory.
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2. Joel (15 September 2013)
   • God will certainly judge all those who reject Him while saving His people from His wrath, to Himself, for His glory by His Son.
   • PDF Notes (Madagascar battles worst locust plague in 60 years & Plagues of Locusts – Wild Africa – BBC)
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3. Amos (22 September 2013)
   • In love, God ensures His people receive His Word, even a Word of rebuke, calling His people to repentance for their failure to love Him and their neighbour. In justice, God will remove His Word if it is ignored.
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4. Obadiah (29 September 2013)
   • Pride’s Self-Deception and Its Cure: Do not be deceived. Repent of your pride, by faith turning to Jesus, the One Who humbled Himself to the point of death so you could be set free!
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5. Jonah (06 October 2013)
   • The Abounding, Steadfast Love of God: 1. God’s sovereign control over events on the earth; 2. God’s determination to get his message to the nations; 3. The need for repentance from sin in general; 4. The need for repentance from self-centeredness and hypocrisy in particular; 5. Because of the abounding, steadfast love of God, we have full assurance that God will relent when sinners repent
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6. Micah (13 October 2013)
   • God desires to glorify himself through judgement upon those who reject his promise of salvation and mercy upon those who repent of their sins and turn to him through Christ.
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7. Nahum (20 October 2013)
   • Our God Reigns: Our good God’s sovereign rule ensures His plans for the ages will come to pass, evil will be judged and His people will be saved!
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8. Habakkuk (03 Nov 2013)
   • The just live by faith in the sovereign goodness of God over them: ensuring ultimate and final justice over sin, in His time, according to His predetermined plan.
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9. Zephaniah (17 Nov 2013)
   • The Day of the Lord: Where Judgment and Mercy Meet. The display of God’s mighty judgement is meant to drive us to Him for shelter.
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10. Haggai (01 Dec 2013)
    • Do Not Forget the One Who Does Not Forget His Promises: The restoration of the Lord’s house by the people of God will mediate God’s presence.
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11. Zechariah (08 December 2013)
    • God Himself will Atone for the Sins of His People Bringing Peace
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12. Malachi (15 December 2013)
    • God Requires True Worship Not Jut Sincere Worship
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