Note: You need your Bible—King James Version. Follow along as you take this course. The test is largely research oriented, but there are some questions calling for your opinion. When you express an opinion make sure it is based on Scripture.
 
Overview of Minor Prophets
 
The minor prophets span a period of the Old Testament of over 400 years, beginning approximately around 820 BC with Jonah and ending in 400 BC with Malachi.
The Minor prophets serve not only in the northern and southern kingdoms but also take their messages to the Assyrians and Edomites. In all, three prophets – Hosea, Amos, and Micah – preach to the northern kingdom. Jonah, Obadiah, and Nahum are sent to speak to the Gentiles. The other six minor prophets preach to the southern kingdom – or the returned exiles of the southern kingdom.
The minor prophets tell a considerable amount about what will take place in the future and give us just as much information about the coming of the Messiah as the “major” prophets do. However, prophecy is often misunderstood the job of a prophet is not just to tell the future. Instead, a prophet’s job is actually just to speak for God. Some of this takes the place in predicting the future but often it is just a matter of warning of impending judgment.