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tion of Israel, who are to possess Edom and Philistia, and enjoy the promises of the Messiah. #Jonah# The story of Jonah's mission to the Ninevites, his wilfulness, and God's love for the nations. #Micah# Depicts the fall of Israel and Judah; the better things to come; foretells invasions of Sennacherib and Shalmaneser, the dispersion of Israel, destruction of Jerusalem and Assyria, and the birthplace and kingdom of Christ. #Nahum# A _consoler_ from Jehovah, foretelling the downfall of Assyria, and repeating Jonah's denunciations of Assyria. #Habakkuk# Foretells destruction of the Chaldeans; utters song of praise for the power and mercy of Jehovah, with confidence in his mercy on his people. #Zephaniah# Prophetic warnings against Judah, and the Baal and Moloch worship, ending with reproofs to Jerusalem, and promise of final restoration. #Haggai# An arousement of the people to support Zerubbabel and Joshua (the high priest) in building the Temple. #Zechariah# Encourages the Jews to push on in building the Temple; foreshadows national history and the coming of the Messiah. #Malachi# Reproves the profanation of the priests in the New Temple, and foretells the appearance of the Messiah to purify the Temple. The New Testament--Historical Books #Matthew# The nature of the Kingdom of Heaven; the miracles to illustrate Jesus' teachings; the opposition of Pharisees; Jesus as the kingly Messiah. #Mark# Emphasizes the deeds of Christ, the mighty Saviour. #Luke# Sets forth the redemptive character of Christ. #John# Emphasizes the deity of Christ. #Acts# The history of the founding and extending of the Christian Church--under Peter and Paul. The Epistles--Pauline #Romans# The summary of God's dealings with mankind, from first adoption to sonship, showing sinfulness of human race; the way of salvation; the Christian's duty and privileges; the development of truth; personal messages. #1 and 2 Corinthians# (1) The church as it was at that time; reproof of the factional spirit; intercourse with heathen; words about the Lord's supper; resurrection of the dead. (2) The model pastor; thankfulness for the removal of evils against which Paul ha
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