Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

I have now finished reading all of the Old Testament for the first time in my life. It was as I have heard before, not lacking in violence and anger. Still, there was much to learn from reading and being part of any part of the Bible. The lesson or biggest thing I have taken from the Old Testament is that God wants us to follow his laws and be mindful of what happens because of him. 

I won't be jumping into the New Testament right away. I have some other spiritual or marriage related reading I want to accomplish before I delve into the offerings of the New Testament. 

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Nahum, Habakkuk

I found the dialogue in Habakkuk interesting. Most of the books of the Old Testament have been retellings. Habakkuk was different in that the author appeared to be having a dialogue or conversation with God and getting an answer back. Many things are described as to how God will mediate an issue presented and things end well. Nahum was good also as it described the fall of a powerful city and such.

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Micah

Micah is a book about Gods impending wrath. Much of what I have read about before is being said here again. God has been very specific about what He expects from his people and expects a commitment. It is good to be reading all this, it reminds me of the things I should be doing in terms of my faith and actions. Even with all the action being promised, God always has his prophets say they can be redeemed and find salvation still.

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Obadiah, Jonah

These two rather short books have now been read. It was nice to read the famous story of Jonah and the whale myself and take in what happened. Now that I am older I can understand the story much better than when I was younger and the story was told to me.

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Amos

Amos was a good read. God is describing all the things He intends to do to those who aren't living a Godly life as should be. All those who have abandoned and forgotten the ways of their religion. God was willing to start over with his people after wiping out those He had chosen. I liked reading this book.

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