Joel 1:1-14; 2:12-14, 18, 25-32 Quick Facts: The book of Joel is in the section of the Old Testament referred to as prophetical … it is one of the Minor Prophets. Little is known about the author beyond 1:1. NO clear date can be affirmed for the writing of Joel (makes little difference to the interpretation of the book). The theme of the book is “the Day of the LORD.” The “Day of the LORD” references a past, present, and future event. Joel was called to utter God’s message to

Jonah 1:1-5, 15-17; 2:7-3:5; 4:1-4 Historical Backdrop The Book of Jonah is one of the Minor Prophets (Can you name the other Minor Prophets? What are the Major Prophets?) Jonah prophesied during the reign of Jeroboam II (See 2 Kings 14:25) in the Northern Kingdom (Samaria). Jonah prophesied during a time of prosperity. The events of this book date between – 786-746 BC Nineveh was first mentioned in Genesis 10:11 and may have been founded by Nimrod. Nineveh was the capital ci

Hosea 1:2-9; 2:14-23; 3:1-5 Historical Context: Hosea – means savior He was a prophet in the Northern kingdom/Samaria (755B.C. – 715 B.C.) See: 2 Kings 14:23 – 17:41 for details. Began his ministry during a time of peace and prosperity (Israel’s golden age) during the reign of Jeroboam II; ended his ministry during the reign of Hoshea when the Assyrians completed their conquest of Samaria and forced the deportation of Israel’s citizens. He was a contemporary of Isaiah who pro