Joel, Obadiah, Malachi (NIV Application Commentary) w3-pastoral-resources It follows the outline of

It follows the outline of John Calvin's Geneva Catechism along with the Heidelberg Catechism

On one hand are messages of impending judgment—for all peoples on the Day of the Lord

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Joel, Obadiah, Malachi (NIV Application Commentary) w3-pastoral-resources It follows the outline ofThese 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