TY - MANSCPT AU - Bridger,Gordon TI - The message of Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah: the kindness and severity of God SN - 9780830824342 (pbk) AV - BS1595.52 .B75 2010 U1 - 224/.906 22 PY - 2010/// CY - Downers Grove, IL PB - Inter-Varsity Press KW - Bible KW - Obadiah KW - Criticism, interpretation, etc KW - Nahum KW - Zephaniah N1 - 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) N2 - 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 ER -