Rel Final Summary - Amos to Joel + 1/2 Maccabees

Amos

Warns Israel of impending judgment for social injustice and idolatry but ends with a promise of restoration for the faithful.

Obadiah

Proclaims God’s judgment on Edom for betraying Judah and foretells the ultimate victory of God’s kingdom.

Jonah

Recounts a prophet’s reluctance to warn Nineveh, highlighting God’s mercy and compassion for all people.

Micah

Condemns corruption and injustice in Israel and Judah while offering hope through a future ruler from Bethlehem.

Nahum

Declares the fall of Nineveh as a testament to God’s justice and protection for His people.

Habakkuk

Questions God about evil and learns to trust in His justice and ultimate plan for the faithful.

Zephaniah

Predicts the “Day of the Lord,” bringing judgment on sin and a future restoration for the faithful remnant.

Haggai

Urges the returned exiles to rebuild the temple, promising God’s blessings and presence in their obedience.

Zechariah

Delivers visions of hope, messianic prophecy, and encouragement to complete the temple rebuilding.

Malachi

Calls out the people and priests for spiritual apathy, foretelling the coming of God’s messenger and the Day of the Lord.

Joel

Describes a locust plague as a symbol of judgment, calling for repentance and promising God’s Spirit and restoration.

1 Maccabees

Chronicles the Jewish revolt against Hellenistic oppression, led by the Maccabean family.

2 Maccabees

Focuses on divine intervention, martyrdom, and the faithfulness of Jews under Hellenistic persecution.