Joel, Obadiah, Malachi (NIV Application Commentary) w3-pastoral-resources Research Professor of Theology and

Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies

the Lord’s Day

Main Idea: Summarizes the central message of the passage

numerous denominations and organizations

Matthew Barrett

Joel, Obadiah, Malachi (NIV Application Commentary) w3-pastoral-resources Research Professor of Theology andThese three short prophetic books of the Old Testament each contain a dual message. On one hand are messages of impending judgmentfor all peoples on the Day of the Lord, for an enemy of Israel, and for Israel herself. On the other hand are messages of great hopeof the pouring out of Gods Spirit, of restoration and renewal, and of a coming Messiah. Placing judgment and hope together in such a manner may seem paradoxical to a contemporary mindset. But