BIBLE READING PLANNER

The Twelve books which in the English and many other Bible translations follow Daniel in the Old Testament are sometimes called the 'Minor' prophets. This is because they are shorter  in length, not because their message is any less important than the other prophetic books

Their message from God is indeed just as important for us to read and the great themes found in them are the same as those of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel.

We can only now look briefly at five of these books but when you proceed to Step Seven you will eventually read ALL the books.

DAILY NOTES

SUNDAY - Hosea 13 - This prophecy depicts God's love despite Israel's unfaithfulness. God's people (whether Jew or Gentile) (1:10) need to be led (verse 5), need a King (verse 10) and need to be saved from death (verse 14). See 1 Corinthians 15:54-57.

MONDAY - Joel 3 - All nations are to come to Jerusalem in battle. Then God will intervene through Jesus Christ.

TUESDAY - Micah 5 - Jesus, born in Bethlehem (verse 2), is the Good Shepherd who will save and lead His people (verses 4-5).

WEDNESDAY - Zechariah 8 - When Israel are fully restored and have repented (verses 7-8), all nations will have to respect them as examples of God's marvelous dealings (verse 23).

THURSDAY - Zechariah 12 - Only when Israel accept Jesus Christ as their Saviour (verse 10) will they be fully restored.

FRIDAY - Malachi 3 - Israel will be purified (verse 3) when Jesus comes in judgment (verse 2). If we, now, reverence God and commit ourselves to him He will treasure us (verse 17).