Major Issues in the Minor Prophets series
Held from Dec 26 to 31, 2009 in Midland, ON. Series of 5 classes plus exhortation and evening program.
Classes
Class 1: Salvation is of the LORD, Reading: 2 Kings 14:23-29
The class explores the historical context of Jonah's prophecy in 2 Kings 14, focusing on the reign of Jeroboam II and the divine inspiration behind Jonah's message. It emphasizes the themes of salvation, repentance, and judgment, drawing parallels between Jonah's mission and the apostles' preaching.
Class 2: The goodness and severity of God, Reading: Jonah 3
The class explores Jonah's second mission to Nineveh, emphasizing God's goodness and severity. It discusses Jonah's obedience, the Ninevites' repentance, and contrasts it with Israel's rejection of Jesus, highlighting the themes of judgment, repentance, and salvation.
Class 3: A destruction from the Almighty, Reading: Joel 1
The class covers the prophecy of Joel, focusing on the themes of judgment and destruction, particularly through the imagery of locust invasions and the Babylonian threat. It emphasizes the message that Yahweh is God and He delivers, contrasting the transient nature of material wealth with the enduring promise of divine deliverance.
Class 4: The LORD dwelleth in Zion - Reading: Joel 3:9-21
The class discusses Joel's prophecy, focusing on the themes of divine judgment and restoration. It covers the locust invasion as a symbol of divine judgment and the promise of salvation and restoration for God's people in the latter days.
Class 5: The just shall live by his faith, Reading: Habakkuk 1
The class explores Habakkuk's prophecy, focusing on the dialogue between the prophet and God about the prosperity of the wicked and the impending judgment by the Chaldeans. It emphasizes the importance of faith and righteousness, linking Habakkuk's message to the concept of justification by faith, as seen in Abraham's example.