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Title: Joel |
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After a locust plague in Judah, Joel urged the people to repent. |
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Title: Amos |
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During an era of prosperity, this Judean prophet preached judgment on the rich leaders of Israel. Amos urged them to consider the poor and oppressed rather than their own self satisfaction. |
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Title: Obadiah |
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Obadiah prophesied judgment on Edom, a neighboring country. |
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Title: Jonah |
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Jonah did not want to preach to the Ninevites, an enemy people. When he finally brought God's message to them, they repented. |
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Title: Micah |
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Micah's message to Judah was a prophecy of judgment as well as forgiveness and hope for restoration. Especially notable is his single verse summary of what God requires of us (6.8. |
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Title: Nahum |
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Nahum announced that God would destroy the people of Nineveh because of their cruelty in war. |
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Title: Habakkuk |
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Habakkuk's book features a dialogue between Habakkuk and God about suffering and justice. |
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