LESSON SEVEN: The Books of Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, and Zechariah

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Workbook Study Questions: Before you begin reading the workbook lesson please review the workbook study questions below. Then read the workbook lesson and answer the workbook study questions.

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Micah is greatly revered by Christians because of his prophecy that Christ would be born in Bethlehem.

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During the time of Micah, the land was divided into extremes of wealth and poverty. Micah spoke out against greed and using God’s riches improperly, and also he encouraged the poor to hold on because:

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Nahum rose up when Israel was under servitude, under the domination of a foreign power. Nahum encouraged them that God still protects those who trust in Him, and His nature is unchanged.

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The prophet Habakkuk was a thinking, philosophical type of prophet and he appealed to the reasoning as well as the mercy of God.

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The time of the prophecy of Zephaniah was that of great political upheaval. Which of the following statements are true?

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The prophets of the Old Testament, in spite of the circumstances they faced, still appeared to be a highly enlightened and believing people. They never failed to point out sin and God’s judgment, but they also never lost their faith that God is merciful to those who repent.

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The Book of Haggai brings much-needed encouragement to the exiles who have returned to Jerusalem who have been under attack by the enemies of God.

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Haggai reminds the people that if they put God first in their lives, they will have:

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Both Haggai and Zechariah encouraged the people to rebuild the temple— Haggai by encouraging them to put God first, and Zechariah by giving them hope that things were now changing for the better.

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Zechariah goes further than Haggai in giving people a deeper understanding of:

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Zechariah 1:3 says, Turn ye unto me, saith the Lord of hosts, and I will turn to you, saith the Lord of hosts. This statement emphasized the prophet’s message that to return to God spiritually was the most important thing, and then everything else would fall into place.

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Video Study Questions: Before you begin the video please review the video study questions below. Then watch the video and answer the video study questions.

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The Book of Micah is greatly revered by Christians because of his prophecy that:

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Micah’s prophecy came at a time of great extremes of wealth and poverty in the nation of Israel.

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Micah spoke out against greed and using God’s riches improperly.

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The words of Micah can lift us up as believers by reminding us that:

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The Book of Nahum reminds us that in the darkest days of His people, God would always raise up a prophet.

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The people of Israel had been captured and put in servitude, and their God mocked, but the prophecy of Nahum reminded them that:

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In the Book of Nahum, as in the other books of the prophets that God called to witness, prophesy, and preach, there is a recurring theme:

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The prophet Habakkuk is like a thinking, pondering philosopher who seems to assess the situation and appeal to:

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Which answer fills all 3 blanks? If it is in our _____ that we live, then we should be very concerned to be operating in _____. As Habakkuk 2:4 says, Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him; but the just shall live by his _____.

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Habakkuk, the evangelist, calls for faith and for revival. He asks God to revive His people who have gone astray, but also pleads for God’s mercy on them.

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The prophet Zephaniah was completely wrapped up in God, addressing the heart of God and giving His message, which is:

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The time of Zephaniah was one of great political upheaval, and while he criticized the sinful nations and leaders, he did not lose faith that there was a remnant who would call on God.

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In the time of the prophet Haggai, the struggling exiles in Babylon have returned to Jerusalem and are anxious to build homes and grow crops. Haggai comes on the scene to tell them that they have their priorities wrong. They must rebuild God’s temple first, and this is the way God will bless their seed sown and supply all their needs.

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The heart of the message of Haggai is:

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Zechariah is seen as book of hope, and as a reminder of the coming of the Lord, which can strengthen our faith and our lives forever.

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