02421ctm a2200433 a 4500 16424875 20250312110651.0 ta 160620s2010 ilu b 000 0 eng 2010035594 9780830824342 (pbk) 0830824340 (usa; paper : alk. paper) 9781844744381 (uk; paper : alk. paper) 1844744388 (uk; paper : alk. paper) (OCoLC)ocn639177110 DLC DLC YDX BTCTA YDXCP BTA CDX OUP SGB HNW LML DLC BS1595.52 .B75 2010 224/.906 22 Bridger, Gordon, 1932- The message of Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah : [manuscript] : the kindness and severity of God / Gordon Bridger. Obadiah, Nahum & Zephaniah Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah Downers Grove, IL : Inter-Varsity Press, c2010. 303 p. ; 21 cm. The Bible speaks today Includes bibliographical references. The message of Obadiah. The sovereignty of God : who is really in charge? (1, 15, 21) ; The judgments of God : who will answer for what? (2-15) ; The triumph of God : what hope is there? (15-21) -- The message of Nahum. Divine judgment : theologically explained (1:2-15) ; Divine judgment : historically illustrated (2:1-3:19) -- The message of Zephaniah. God's message of judgment (1:2-2:3) ; Judgment and hope for the nations (2:4-3:8) ; Hope and restoration for God's people (3:9-20) These Old Testament books teach us some major truths: the importance of focusing on God, who is personal, sovereign, righteous and loving; of facing up to sin and judgment; of responding in repentance and faith; and of the hope of future salvation and restoration--From publisher description. Bible. Obadiah Criticism, interpretation, etc. Bible. Nahum Criticism, interpretation, etc. Bible. Zephaniah Criticism, interpretation, etc. The Bible speaks today. 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg acquire 2 shelf copies policy default claim1 2011-05-20 BK rd08 2010-08-19 xh14 2011-06-18 Z-CipVer to BCCD 8 9845 9845 0 0 0 0 EGSTL EGSTL CIRC 2025-03-09 0 224.906 Bri 2010 c.2 19478 2025-06-30 00:00:00 2025-03-09 BK