The Message of Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah
The Kindness And Severity Of God
Published on 18. January 2024
352 pages
978-1-78359-633-1 (ISBN)
Description
Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah are probably among the least-read books of the Bible and are rarely preached. However, Gordon Bridger encourages us to study and apply these three Old Testament prophets for several compelling reasons.
As part of Scripture, they claim to bring a message from God and teach us some major truths:
- the importance of focusing on God, who is personal, sovereign, righteous, and loving
- facing up to sin and judgment
- responding in repentance and faith
- the hope of future salvation and restoration.
They also relate to the real world, in touch with the social and political issues of their day (the seventh century BC), as well as spiritual and moral issues: sleaze amongst political leaders, unfaithfulness of religious leaders, national and personal pride, crimes against humanity and the persecution of God's people.
Hence, these challenging books are expounded on here with clarity and conviction, tackling themes and issues that are especially relevant to today's church and world.
The Bible Speaks Today series covers every book of the Old and New Testaments, as well as Bible themes that run through the whole of Scripture. These revised editions are redesigned inside and out and have been sensitively updated with contemporary language and Bible translations to help you follow, study and teach the Bible in today's world.
As part of Scripture, they claim to bring a message from God and teach us some major truths:
- the importance of focusing on God, who is personal, sovereign, righteous, and loving
- facing up to sin and judgment
- responding in repentance and faith
- the hope of future salvation and restoration.
They also relate to the real world, in touch with the social and political issues of their day (the seventh century BC), as well as spiritual and moral issues: sleaze amongst political leaders, unfaithfulness of religious leaders, national and personal pride, crimes against humanity and the persecution of God's people.
Hence, these challenging books are expounded on here with clarity and conviction, tackling themes and issues that are especially relevant to today's church and world.
The Bible Speaks Today series covers every book of the Old and New Testaments, as well as Bible themes that run through the whole of Scripture. These revised editions are redesigned inside and out and have been sensitively updated with contemporary language and Bible translations to help you follow, study and teach the Bible in today's world.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Reflowable
ISBN-13
978-1-78359-633-1 (9781783596331)
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01/2024
Inter-Varsity Press
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Person
Canon Gordon Bridger ministered in churches in London, Cambridge, Edinburgh and Norwich, and was Principal of Oak Hill College, London, from 1987 to 1996. He was also a member of the preaching team at Cromer Parish Church, Norfolk, England.
Content
General preface ix
Author's preface xi
Chief abbreviations xiii
Select bibliography xiv
Introduction to Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah 1
The message of Obadiah
Introducing Obadiah 19
1. The sovereignty of God: who is really in charge? (1, 15, 21) 29
2. The judgments of God: who will answer for what? (2-15) 36
3. The triumph of God: what hope is there? (15-21) 52
The message of Nahum
Introducing Nahum 79
4. Divine judgment: theologically explained (1:2-15) 89
5. Divine judgment: historically illustrated (2:1 - 3:19) 136
The message of Zephaniah
Introducing Zephaniah 175
6. God's message of judgment (1:2 - 2:3) 186
7. Judgment and hope for the nations (2:4 - 3:8) 247
8. Hope and restoration for God's people (3:9-20) 285
Author's preface xi
Chief abbreviations xiii
Select bibliography xiv
Introduction to Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah 1
The message of Obadiah
Introducing Obadiah 19
1. The sovereignty of God: who is really in charge? (1, 15, 21) 29
2. The judgments of God: who will answer for what? (2-15) 36
3. The triumph of God: what hope is there? (15-21) 52
The message of Nahum
Introducing Nahum 79
4. Divine judgment: theologically explained (1:2-15) 89
5. Divine judgment: historically illustrated (2:1 - 3:19) 136
The message of Zephaniah
Introducing Zephaniah 175
6. God's message of judgment (1:2 - 2:3) 186
7. Judgment and hope for the nations (2:4 - 3:8) 247
8. Hope and restoration for God's people (3:9-20) 285
