Changing Hearts, Changing Lives
The Book of Malachi – Set 1 (Chapters 1–2: God’s Unfailing Love, Priestly Corruption, and Covenant Faithfulness) Theme: God Confronts Spiritual Apathy and Calls His People Back to Covenant Faithfulness 1. Summary of Chapters 1–2 Chapter 1 – God’s Love and Israel’s Dishonour Verses 1–5 – God Declares His Love God begins, not with rebuke, … Read more
The Book of Zechariah – Set 1 (Chapters 1–2: Return to Me, and I Will Return to You) Theme: God’s Call to Return and His Promise of Divine Protection and Glory 1. Summary of Chapters 1–2 Chapter 1 – A Call to Return Zechariah begins with a message from the Lord: “Return to Me,” declares … Read more
The Book of Haggai – Set 1 (Chapter 1: A Call to Rebuild God’s House) Theme: Put First the Kingdom — Rebuilding What Belongs to God 1. Summary of Chapter 1 Verses 1–2 – A Confrontation of Priorities Haggai speaks to the leaders of Judah—Zerubbabel (governor) and Joshua (high priest). The people had returned from … Read more
The Book of Zephaniah – Set 1 (Chapter 1: The Day of the Lord and the Call to Wake Up) Theme: A Warning of Judgment and a Call to Seek the Lord Before It’s Too Late 1. Summary of Chapter 1 Verses 1–3 – Universal Judgment Announced Zephaniah, a descendant of King Hezekiah, speaks in … Read more
Book of Habakkuk – Set 1 (Chapters 1–2) Theme: From Questioning to Trust — Learning to See from God’s Perspective 1. Summary of the Chapters Chapter 1 – Habakkuk’s First Complaint: “Why Do You Allow Injustice?” Habakkuk looks around at Judah and sees: He cries out: “How long, Lord, must I call for help, but … Read more
Book of Nahum – Set 1 (Chapter 1) Theme: The Majesty of God, His Wrath Against Evil, and His Comfort for His People 1. Summary of Chapter 1 Nahum opens with a declaration of the character of God. He is described in contrasting terms—a God of justice and vengeance against His enemies, yet a refuge … Read more
Book of Micah – Set 1 (Chapters 1–3) Theme: Judgment Against Injustice and Corrupt Leadership — God Exposes Sin Before He Restores 1. Summary of the Chapters Chapter 1 – God Comes to Judge Samaria and Judah Micah begins with a dramatic vision of the Lord descending from His holy temple to judge the earth. … Read more
Book of Jonah – Set 1 (Chapters 1–2) Theme: Running from God, the Storm of Mercy, and the Prayer from the Depths 1. Summary of the Chapters Chapter 1 – Jonah Runs from the Lord God calls Jonah to go to Nineveh, a violent and wicked Assyrian city, to preach repentance. Instead, Jonah runs the … Read more
Book of Obadiah – Set 1 (Entire Book) Theme: The Fall of Pride and the Rise of God’s Kingdom 1. Summary of the Book Obadiah’s prophecy is directed primarily against Edom, the descendants of Esau, the brother of Jacob. Though they were relatives of Israel, the Edomites acted with hostility—rejoicing over Jerusalem’s destruction, aiding its … Read more
Book of Amos – Set 1 (Chapters 1–3) Theme: Justice, Accountability, and the Righteous Judgment of God 1. Summary of the Chapters Chapter 1 – The Roar of the Lord Against the Nations The prophet Amos, a shepherd from Tekoa in Judah, is called by God to speak to the northern kingdom of Israel during … Read more