Preaching the Word - The Minor Prophets
This Volume in the Preaching the Word Series Features the Themes of Faithfulness, Rebellion, and Redemption in the 12 Minor Prophetic Books of the Old Testament
In the Old Testament, the faithful lives and messages of the minor prophets display God’s judgment as well as his mercy, his warnings to turn from sin and his grace for sinners. Each story of faithfulness, rebellion, and restoration calls on readers to live according to God’s will. In this volume of the Preaching the Word series, scholars Paul R. House and Stephen M. Coleman walk through the books of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, offering theological and practical insights on the 12 minor prophets.
Written with a commitment to biblical authority, clear exposition of Scripture, readability, and practical application, this volume is an essential resource for anyone interested in studying, teaching, or preaching the Bible.
- Expository Commentary on the Minor Prophets: In-depth study explores the books of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi
- Accessible: Written by pastors for pastors, this commentary is also an accessible resource for students and laypeople
- Part of the Preaching the Word Series: Edited by scholar R. Kent Hughes
Endorsements
“To some degree, preachers have always had to take on the mantle of the minor prophets. It is a task that is vital in our day, and it is laden with challenges. How does the preacher denounce the sins of their age in a clear and compelling way? How can they hold out grace while remaining unrelenting about sin and its consequences? Preachers could use some help facing these questions. Paul House and Stephen Coleman provide answers. And these answers are the best kind, for they are pastoral and proclamatory in nature. The contemporary preacher should, can, and must preach the Minor Prophets. House and Coleman are helpful companions in fulfilling the call to proclaim the whole council of God.” Jeremy Meeks, Director, The Chicago Course on Preaching; author, Amos (Matthias Bible Guides)
“In this masterful exploration of the Minor Prophets, authors Paul House and Stephen Coleman skillfully weave together profound scholarship and pastoral insight to illuminate the timeless relevance of these often-overlooked texts. Each chapter guides readers through prophetic clarion calls with clarity and conviction underscored by relevant New Testament connections and practical application. This work is a must-read that makes ancient truths accessible and transformative for those seeking to know God more deeply, seek his face more completely, and understand his enduring call to justice, mercy, transformation, and faithful living more fully.” Robert Smith Jr., Distinguished Professor of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University; author, Doctrine that Dances; The Oasis of God; and Exalting Jesus in Joshua
“The Minor Prophets are life-giving and relevant in every age, including—or perhaps especially—in our own time. Yet preaching them faithfully comes with unique challenges. This excellent and important volume from House and Coleman will guide and encourage pastors to open these words from God to his people with confidence, clarity, and conviction.” James A. Johnston, Senior Pastor, Camelback Bible Church, Paradise Valley, Arizona
“The Minor Prophets have posed numerous challenges for pastors for many centuries, often resulting in their neglect in the preaching ministry of the church. This volume provides a handsome resource that unravels these difficulties. It offers a treasure chest of literary, historical, and theological materials, while keeping in mind that these books are for the church (1 Pet. 1:11). For any pastor seeking to enrich God’s people with the teachings of the Minor Prophets, this volume is indispensable.” Peter Lee, Professor of Old Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary
Paul R. House (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the former professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. He has been a pastor or teacher in churches, Christian colleges, and seminaries for over forty years. He is a past president of the Evangelical Theological Society and an active member of the Society of Biblical Literature. House is the author of several books, including Zephaniah: A Prophetic Drama; The Unity of the Twelve; Old Testament Theology; 1, 2 Kings (NAC); Lamentations (WBC); Daniel (TOTC); and Bonhoeffer’s Seminary Vision. He was the general editor of the ESV Concise Study Bible.
Stephen M. Coleman (PhD, The Catholic University of America) is an ordained teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. He holds the Stephen Tong Chair of Reformed Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he also serves as the dean of biblical and theological studies and as associate professor of Old Testament and biblical languages. He is the editor in chief of Unio cum Christo: International Journal of Reformed Theology and Life and coeditor of the Westminster Theological Journal.
