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Bible Fiber: The Twelve Minor Prophets

Exploring the Textures and Shades of the Prophetic Tapestry

Bible Fiber explores the Twelve Minor Prophets: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Often misunderstood biblical heroes, the Minor Prophets served as God’s unfiltered mouthpieces, living on earth but keeping their ear attuned to heaven. This book will help believers comprehend the vibrant messages woven throughout their writings.

Over four chaotic centuries (8th–5th century BCE), God turned up the volume on his prophetic amplifier. As war drums from Assyria and Babylon resounded, the prophets frantically preached repentance. The rallying cry, “Return to me and I will return to you,” epitomized their plea for restoration with God—a timeless message that echoes even today.

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Bible Fiber: The Podcast

Welcome to Bible Fiber, where we are encountering the textures and shades of the biblical tapestry through twelve Minor Prophets, two reformers (Ezra and Nehemiah), and one priest in exile (Ezekiel). Along the way, we take pauses for minicourses on peoples of the Bible and ponder why the prophetic office ended.

I am Shelley Neese, president of The Jerusalem Connection, a Christian organization devoted to sharing the story of the people of Israel, both ancient and modern. You won’t find another podcast so committed to teaching the parts of the Bible that get the least attention!

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