Nahum to Malachi
Now, as then, God cares passionately about injustice and oppression. He still declares judgement upon individuals, rulers and nations that defy his love and his authority, and treat harshly those they should protect.
The justice of God is always tempered with mercy, however, and these prophets called their hearers - and still call us - to repent.
Across the many centuries, they speak of the unimaginable blessings and the miraculous restoration that God promises to all who leave their sinful ways and return to him.
Grace Emmerson taught for many years in the University of Birmingham and continues to tutor for correspondence courses in theology, with her special interests being the Old Testament and biblical languages.She is also joint editor of BRF's 'Guidelines' Bible reading notes.