Joel- Obadiah- Malachi

These three short prophetic books of the Old Testament each contain a dual message. On one hand are messages of impending judgment—for 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 hope—of the pouring out of God’s Spirit- of restoration and renewal- and of a coming Messiah. Placing judgment and hope together i…