Changing Hearts, Changing Lives
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
Book of Joel – Set 1 (Chapters 1–2) Theme: The Day of the Lord and the Call to Return with All Your Heart 1. Summary of the Chapters Chapter 1 – The Plague of Locusts: A Wake-Up Call Joel describes an unprecedented locust invasion that devastates the land: This physical catastrophe is a prophetic warning—a … Read more
Book of Hosea – Set 1 (Chapters 1–3) Theme: Covenant Love Betrayed and Redeemed — God’s Relentless Pursuit of His People 1. Summary of the Chapters Chapter 1 – Hosea’s Marriage as a Prophetic Sign God commands Hosea to marry Gomer, a woman who will be unfaithful, symbolising Israel’s spiritual adultery through idolatry. They have … Read more