Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi—the
often ignored Minor Prophets—delivered
the next-to-last word to God’s people.
That is, these prophets pointed Israel
to Christ, the supreme and final Word,
and warned them against rejecting Him.
Underscoring the truth that studying
this portion of Scripture is profitable
(2 Tim. 3:16), Michael Barrett helps us
discern the relevance of these prophets
for today. He explains the prophetic
office, the historical setting of the
postexilic books, and their
contributions to God’s overall
redemptive message before considering
the specific messages of each of these
books in depth. Study questions at the
end of each chapter enhance individual
and group Bible study.