Three prophets who have the same powerful impact today as when they were first written Joel, Obadiah, and Malachi are prophets of both God's judgment and God's promise of hope. While Joel points to the universal scope of God's judgment as he likens it to an army of locusts, he also promises that God will pour out his Spirit on all flesh. Obadiah delivers a message to Edom, the enemy of Israel, who will be brought low by God's consuming fire, yet he also describes restoration and deliverance for God's people. Malachi brings God's judgment home - to Israel herself. But, at the same time he predicts the coming of a Messiah who will lead the people to a realization of all their hopes and dreams. This unique and award winning series shows readers how to bring the ancient message into a modern context, while it explains not only what the Bible meant, but also how it speaks powerfully today.
Joel, Obadiah, Malachi : NIV Application Commentary
Three prophets who have the same powerful impact today as when they were first written Joel, Obadiah, and Malachi are prophets of both God's judgment and God's promise of hope. While Joel points to the universal scope of God's judgment as he likens it to an army of locusts, he also promises that God will pour out his Spirit on all flesh. Obadiah delivers a message to Edom, the enemy of Israel, who will be brought low by God's consuming fire, yet he also describes restoration and deliverance for God's people. Malachi brings God's judgment home - to Israel herself. But, at the same time he predicts the coming of a Messiah who will lead the people to a realization of all their hopes and dreams. This unique and award winning series shows readers how to bring the ancient message into a modern context, while it explains not only what the Bible meant, but also how it speaks powerfully today.