Minor Prophets of the Old Testament

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We are starting a new study about some minor prophets of the Old Testament. Though there were 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament, in our study, we will focus on Jonah, Joel & Amos. We will be using this study guide. (http://www.amazon.com/Jonah-Joel-Amos-Studies-Individuals/dp/0830830324/ref=si3_rdr_bb_product/103-5771542-3961415)

Table of contents
1 Schedule
2 Meeting Information
3 Timeline
4 References
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Schedule

  • 01/04/2007: Jonah 1-2 - Jonah's Disobedience and Prayer - Kristian
  • 01/11/2007: Jonah 3 - Jonah's Obedience - Kristian
  • 01/18/2007: Jonah 4 - Jonah's Anger - Steve Tom
  • 01/25/2007: Lunch fellowship
  • 02/01/2007: Joel 1 - The Locust Invasion - Hari Adisasmito
  • 02/08/2007: Joel 2:1-27 - Return to the Lord! - Hari Adisasmito
  • 02/15/2007: Joel 2:28-3:21 - The Day of the Lord - Hari Adisasmito
  • 02/22/2007: Time for Prayer
  • 03/01/2007: Ambata - Nathan George, Amos 1-2 - The Lord Roars from Zion - Andrew Maywah (in 2op888)
  • 03/08/2007: Amos 3 - Israel's Punishment - Andrew Maywah (in 2op888)
  • 03/15/2007: Amos 4 - Prepare to meet your God! - Steven Caminez (in 2op888)
  • 03/22/2007: Lunch fellowship (meet in 2op200 lobby at noon) - Tofu Cabin, 2968 S. Norfolk St, San Mateo
  • 03/29/2007: Amos 5-6 - Seek the Lord and Live! - Gareth Seeto (in 2op888)
  • 04/05/2007: Amos 7 - Five Visions (Part 1) - Steven Caminez (in 2op888)
  • 04/12/2007: Amos 8 - Five Visions (Part 2) - Steven Caminez (in 2op888)
  • 04/19/2007: Amos 9 - Five Visions (Part 3) - Steven Caminez (in 2op888)
  • 04/26/2007: Lunch fellowship (meet in 2op200 lobby at noon) - Creola, 344 El Camino Real, San Carlos
  • 05/03/2007: Time for Prayer (National Day of Prayer) (in 2op888)
  • 05/10/2007: Sharing, II Timothy 1:1-4 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 05/17/2007: II Timothy 1:5-7 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 05/24/2007: II Timothy 1:8-12 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 05/31/2007: II Timothy 1:13-18 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 06/07/2007: Lunch fellowship (meet in 2op200 lobby at noon) - Langkawi, 2946 S. Norfolk St, San Mateo
  • 06/14/2007: II Timothy 2:1-6 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 06/21/2007: II Timothy 2:7-13 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 06/28/2007: II Timothy 2:14-19 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 07/05/2007: Lunch fellowship (meet in 2op200 lobby at noon) - Himawari-Tel, 202 2nd Ave, San Mateo, 375-1005
  • 07/12/2007: No study
  • 07/19/2007: No study
  • 07/26/2007: No study
  • 08/02/2007: II Timothy 2:20-26 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 08/09/2007: II Timothy 3:1-9 - Johanna Rusly (in 2op888)
  • 08/16/2007: II Timothy 3:10-17 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 08/23/2007: II Timothy 4:1-8 - Steven Caminez (in 2op888)
  • 08/30/2007: Lunch fellowship (meet in 2op200 lobby at 11:30am) - ABC Seafood Restaurant, 973 E. Hillsdale Blvd., B-5 (Metro Center Shopping Center, between Safeway and Longs), Foster City, 328-2288
  • 09/06/2007: David, A Heart for God: The Lord Looks at the Heart (I Sam 16:1-13) - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 09/13/2007: David, A Heart for God: The Battle Is the Lord's (I Sam 17) - Johanna Rusly (in 2op888)
  • 09/20/2007: David, A Heart for God: True Friendship (I Sam 18:1-4;20:1-7,30-42;II Sam 1:25-27) - Steven Caminez (in 2op888)
  • 09/27/2007: David, A Heart for God: A Matter of Conscience (I Sam 24) - Hari Adisasmito (in 2op888)
  • 10/04/2007: Lunch fellowship (meet in 2op200 lobby at 11:25am) - Bombay Garden, 172 E 3rd St, San Mateo, 548-9966
  • 10/11/2007: David, A Heart for God: Secure in the Lord (I Sam 25) - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 10/18/2007: David, A Heart for God: Finding Strength in the Lord (I Sam 30:1-25) - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 10/25/2007: David, A Heart for God: God's Wrath and Blessing (II Sam 6) - Andrew Maywah (in 2op888)
  • 11/01/2007: David, A Heart for God: God's Promise to David (II Sam 7) - Steven Caminez (in 2op888)
  • 11/08/2007: Lunch fellowship (meet in 2op200 lobby at noon) - Chao Praya Thai Cuisine, 4300 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, 571-9123
  • 11/15/2007: David, A Heart for God: Facing Temptation (II Sam 11) - Andrew Maywah (in 2op888)
  • 11/22/2007: Thanksgiving - no study
  • 11/29/2007: David, A Heart for God: God's Severe Mercy (II Sam 12) - Andrew Maywah (in 2op888)
  • 12/06/2007: Brett Johnson, guest speaker from rēp (http://equip.squarespace.com/vision), call in 1-888-967-2253, 169515/169515
  • 12/13/2007: David, A Heart for God: Misplaced Trust (I Chr 21:1-22:1) - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 12/20/2007: David, A Heart for God: Generous Giving (I Chr 29) - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 12/27/2007: Christmas - no study
  • 01/03/2008: New Year's - no study
  • 01/10/2008: Lunch fellowship (meet in 2op200 lobby at noon) - Pasta Pomodoro, 1050 Park Pl, San Mateo, 574-2600
  • 01/17/2008: James 1:1-8 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 01/24/2008: James 1:9-18 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 01/31/2008: James 1:19-27 - Steven Caminez (in 2op888)
  • 02/07/2008: Lunch fellowship (meet in 2op200 lobby at 11:30) - ABC Seafood Restaurant, 973 E Hillsdale Blvd. #B5, Foster City, 328-2288
  • 02/14/2008: James 2:1-13 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 02/21/2008: James 2:14-20 - Andrew Maywah (in 2op888)
  • 02/28/2008: James 2:21-26 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 03/06/2008: James 3:1-12 - Steven Caminez (in 2op888)
  • 03/13/2008: James 3:13-18 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 03/20/2008: Lunch fellowship (meet in 2op200 lobby at noon) - Thai Time, 1240 El Camino Real, San Carlos, 596-8400
  • 03/27/2008: James 4:1-3 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 04/03/2008: James 4:4-6 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 04/10/2008: James 4:7-10 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 04/17/2008: James 4:1-15 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 04/24/2008: James 4:16-5:3 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 05/01/2008: Lunch fellowship (meet in 2op200 lobby at 12:30) - Shiki Japanese Restaurant (sushi bar and grill), 1040 Park Pl, San Mateo, 212-3688
  • 05/08/2008: James 5:1-6 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 05/15/2008: James 5:7-12 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 05/22/2008: James 5:13-20 - Steve Tom (in 2op888)
  • 05/29/2008: Lunch fellowship (meet in 2op200 lobby at noon) - Saffron, 1143 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos, 593-4269
  • 06/05/2008: Topical Study on the "Ministry of Business" - Gareth Seeto (in 2op888)
  • 06/12/2008: Topical Study on the "Ministry of Business" - Gareth Seeto (in 2op888)
  • 06/19/2008: Topical Study on the "Ministry of Business" - Gareth Seeto (in 2op888)
  • 06/26/2008: Lunch fellowship (meet in 2op200 lobby at noon) - Shalizaar, 300 El Camino Real, Belmont, 596-9000
  • 07/03/2008: Topical Study on the "Ministry of Business" - Gareth Seeto (in 2op888)
  • 07/10/2008: Topical Study on the "Ministry of Business" - Gareth Seeto (in 2op888)
  • 07/17/2008: No Meeting - Summer Break
  • 07/24/2008: No Meeting - Summer Break
  • 07/31/2008: No Meeting - Summer Break
  • 08/07/2008: Lunch fellowship (meet in 2op200 lobby at noon) - Chez Saigon, 1316 El Camino Real at O'Neill near Ralston, Belmont, 591-7888
  • 08/14/2008: Topical Study on the "Ministry of Business" - Gareth Seeto (in 2op888)
  • 08/21/2008: Topical Study on the "Ministry of Business" - Gareth Seeto (in 2op888)
  • 08/28/2008: Topical Study on the "Ministry of Business" - Gareth Seeto (in 2op888)
  • 09/04/2008: Topical Study on the "Ministry of Business" - Gareth Seeto
  • 09/11/2008: Topical Study on the "Ministry of Business" - Gareth Seeto
  • 09/18/2008: Lunch fellowship (meet in 2op200 lobby at noon) - El Sinaloense Mexican Restaurant, 1622 Palm Ave, San Mateo (15% off)
  • 09/25/2008: Decisions: Seeking God's Guidance. Why Is God Silent? Isaiah 58 - Steve Tom
  • 10/02/2008: Decisions: Seeking God's Guidance. Hard & Painful Decisions. Acts 20-21 - Steve Tom
  • 10/09/2008: Decisions: Seeking God's Guidance. God's Unique Plan. Romans 12 - Steve Tom
  • 10/16/2008: Decisions: Seeking God's Guidance. The Anatomy of a Wise Decision. Proverbs 3 - Steven Caminez
  • 10/23/2008: Decisions: Seeking God's Guidance. Good Advice. 2 Tim 3, 4 - Steven Caminez
  • 10/30/2008: Decisions: Seeking God's Guidance. Keep on Praying. Luke 11, 18 - Steven Caminez
  • 11/06/2008: Decisions: Seeking God's Guidance. How Does God Speak? John 14 - Hari Adisasmito
  • 11/13/2008: Decisions: Seeking God's Guidance. What If I Make the Wrong Decision? Genesis 16 - Hari Adisasmito
  • 11/20/2008: Decisions: Seeking God's Guidance. Worry-Free Decisions. Luke 12 - Hari Adisasmito
  • 11/27/2008: No Meeting - Thanksgiving
  • 12/04/2008: Lunch fellowship (meet in 2op200 lobby at noon) - New Tabla Restaurant Indian (http://www.newtabla.com), 1088 Shell Blvd (near Beach Park Boulevard), Foster City 638-1555
  • 12/11/2008: No Meeting
  • 12/18/2008: No Meeting
  • 12/25/2008: No Meeting - Christmas
  • 01/01/2009: No Meeting - New Year's Day
  • 01/09/2009: No Meeting
  • 01/15/2009 and beyond: Please refer to our new study page: Isaiah
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Meeting Information

  • When: Thursdays between 12 Noon and 1:15PM PST starting Jan 4 2007
  • Where: Conference room 2OP-888
  • Who: Anyone is welcome.
  • Meetingplace ID: 169515
  • Meetingplace passcode: 16951555
  • Meetingplace access: 1-888-967-2253
  • Questions?: Ask Stephen.Tom@oracle.com or Gareth.Seeto@oracle.com
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Timeline

Below is a complete list of all the minor prophets in the Old Testament.

Date (B.C.)
Prophet
Meaning of Prophet's Name
Theme of Book in the Bible
Gave Prophecies To/About
Major Sins Addressed
840 - 830
Obadiah
Worshipper of YHVH
Day of the Lord; Destruction of Edom; Israel's restoration
Against Edom
Edom had continual violence toward Jacob. Edom cheered when Judah taken captive.
830 - 750
Joel
YHVH is God
The Day of the Lord
Israel, Northern Kingdom
Adultery, drunkenness, idolatry, licentiousness.
780 - 740
Jonah
Dove
Sign of Commitment; Type of Jesus Christ; God's mercy to repentant
Nineveh, with implications to all peoples
Cruelty of the Assyrians
765 - 725
Hosea
Salvation
Salvation
Israel, Northern Kingdom
Adultery, drunkenness, idolatry, licentiousness.
760
Amos
Burden Bearer
The Day of the Lord; The Eternal will roar
Israel, Judah and Benjamin.
All Nations.
Oppression of the poor; Sexual Immorality; Wanton Luxury; Corruption of law & men
Date (B.C.)
Prophet
Meaning of
Prophet's Name
Theme of Book
in the Bible
Gave Prophecies
To/About
Major Sins Addressed
740 - 700
Micah
Who is like YHVH?
The Eternal is just Judge
Samaria, Jerusalem and then the whole earth
Lack of justice in the land, injustice, oppression
640 - 620
Nahum
Consolation
Judgement on Nineveh; Comfort to Israel
Assyrians, primarily the city of Nineveh
Cruelty of the Assyrians, overstepped boundaries
640 - 609
Zephaniah
Hidden by YHVH
God's indignation on the earth; Who may be hidden?; Israel repents, God saves them
Judah, Jerusalem, all Israel and all peoples, warning them of the Day of the Lord
Spiritual fornication
608 - 605
Habakkuk
Embrace
God Embraces Judah through destroying the Chaldeans
Babylon with implications for all peoples
Aggression/plunder; Greed/self-assertion; Graft/violence in building; Inhumanity; Idolatry
520
Haggai
Festival
The restoration Temple points to the Church
Zerubbabel, Joshua and the returned remnant
Neglect in building God's House. Procastrination.
520 - 480
Zechariah
Remembered by YHVH
The coming of God's Kingdom preceded by building of Temple
Zerubbabel, Joshua and the returned remnant
Joshua had filthy garments. Lack of Judgment, mercy & peace. Living in evil ways.
420 - 400
Malachi
My Messenger
Be prepared for the messenger that is to come. (Elijah)
Israel (12 tribes) and Israel of God today (Church)
Priests neglecting duties. People chided for divorce, adultery, robbing God and criticizing.

Finding the Minor Prophets in the Bible
Order of Books in the Old Testament

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges,
Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles,
Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes,
Song of Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel,
Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum,
Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

Compiled by: Bernie Monsalvo

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References

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