Nahum and Obadiah are two Minor Prophets whose messages are often overlooked. Tim Shenton summarizes their message and makes it applicable to today. Nahum's message was twofold: firstly, to uplift the flagging spirits of his people; and secondly, to humble the high and lofty Assyrians. Obadiah's prophecy can be summed up in three main doctrines: The Sovereign Lord's control of all nations, his absolute hatred of sin, and his unfailing love for his chosen people.
Tim Shenton is head teacher of St Martin's School and an elder at Lansdowne Baptist Church, Bournemouth. He has written a number of other books, including a devotional guide entitled Opening up 1 Thessalonians, a study on the character of God, a study on revival, and an expositional commentary on the prophet Habakkuk.
