Bible Study

Writer: The Book of Zephaniah is attributed to the prophet Zephaniah, whose name means “The Lord has hidden” or “The Lord protects.” Zephaniah provides a detailed genealogy in the opening verse, tracing his lineage back four generations to Hezekiah, which suggests that he may have been of royal descent, possibly…

Writer: The Book of Habakkuk is attributed to the prophet Habakkuk. Little is known about Habakkuk’s personal life or background, and he is not mentioned elsewhere in the Old Testament. The name Habakkuk is believed to mean “embrace” or “wrestle,” which fittingly describes the prophet’s struggle with understanding God’s ways.…

Writer: The Book of Nahum is attributed to the prophet Nahum, whose name means “comfort” or “consolation.” Nahum is identified as “the Elkoshite,” likely referring to his place of origin, though the exact location of Elkosh is uncertain. Little is known about Nahum’s personal life, but his prophetic ministry focused…

Writer: The Book of Micah is attributed to the prophet Micah, a native of Moresheth, a town in Judah. Micah’s name means “Who is like Yahweh?” He was a contemporary of the prophets Isaiah, Amos, and Hosea, and he prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of…

Writer: The Book of Jonah is traditionally attributed to the prophet Jonah, the son of Amittai, who is mentioned in 2 Kings 14:25. Jonah was a prophet during the reign of Jeroboam II, king of Israel, in the 8th century B.C. However, the book is written in the third person,…

Writer: The Book of Obadiah is attributed to the prophet Obadiah, whose name means “servant of Yahweh.” Little is known about Obadiah’s personal life or background, and there is no information in the text about his lineage, location, or other details. His prophecy focuses on the judgment of Edom, Israel’s…

Writer: The Book of Amos is attributed to Amos, a shepherd and fig tree farmer from Tekoa, a small village in Judah. Unlike many other prophets, Amos was not a professional prophet or priest but was called by God from his agricultural work to deliver His message. Amos’s ministry was…

Writer: The Book of Joel is traditionally attributed to the prophet Joel, the son of Pethuel. Little is known about Joel’s life outside of this book, and he does not provide much personal background. Joel’s name means “Yahweh is God,” and his prophecy focuses on the southern kingdom of Judah.…

Writer: The Book of Hosea is attributed to the prophet Hosea, the son of Beeri. Hosea was a prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel (also called Ephraim) during the 8th century B.C. His ministry likely spanned several decades, from approximately 755 to 715 B.C., during the reigns of kings…

Plague 1: Water Turned to Blood (Exodus 7:14-24) Gods Targeted: Apis (god of the Nile), Isis (goddess of the Nile), Khnum (guardian of the Nile), and Osiris (associated with the Nile as his bloodstream). Plague 2: Frogs (Exodus 8:1-15) God Targeted: Heqet (frog-headed goddess of birth). Plague 3: Gnats (Exodus…