Taking God Seriously: Major Lessons from the Minor Prophets

It can be hard to pronounce these names, much less to understand the issues they wrote about. In Taking God Seriously, seasoned pastor Stuart Briscoe examines each of the Minor Prophets, providing both helpful historical context, and demonstrating the relevance of each prophet's message to believers today.The Faithfulness of God HOSEAThe Day of the Lord JOELHearing What God Has to Say AMOSThe Kingdom Will Be the Lord s OBADIAHThe Kindness of God JONAHWhat Does the Lord Require of You? MICAHGod is Good and Angry NAHUMGod s Ways Are Not Our Ways HABAKKUKGod s Tough and Tender Love ZEPHANIAHFear God and Nothing Else HAGGAIThe God Who Makes Things Happen ZECHARIAHThe God Who Does Not Change MALACHIReviewTaking God Seriously is a book that provides a refreshing window into twelve books of the Old Testament that are practically unknown by most Christians. Stuart brings the words of the ancient prophets into our daily lives with contemporary illustrations and insights into human nature combined with a firm grasp of what messages the prophets were trying to convey. This book challenges us to leave casual Christianity behind and take God seriously, just as the prophets did! --Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer, Senior Pastor - The Moody Church, Chicago ILStuart Briscoe is a master at finding the light switches, turning them on and exposing the life that is to be found in all Scripture. In twelve chapters, twelve prophets become twelve neighbors and friends, talking about things that concern us, our lives and our world today, with a diagnosis of our difficulties, and remedies to be applied. I suppose that's doing what prophets are supposed to do! --Charles Price, Senior Pastor - The People's Church, Toronto and Host of Living Truth television and radioAbout the AuthorKnown for his logic and wit, Stuart Briscoe has been preaching since he was seventeen years old. In fact, he continues teaching the Bible on nearly every continent with his wife, Jill. Stuart served as senior pastor of Elmbrook Church for thirty years and under his leadership, the church grew exponentially. Stuart's sermons are heard daily by an international audience through the media ministry, Telling the Truth. He has written more than forty books, received three honorary doctorates and is a popular speaker throughout the world.