Though you won’t find many specific prophecies about the Messiah in the 12 minor prophets, they do prepare the Jewish people for the arrival of the Messiah by reminding us of the heart of God for His people. He never gives up, He never leaves, He never breaks His promises. He does judge, more often than we want to believe, so that people who won’t listen otherwise will turn back to right relationship with Him. God designed us for relationship with Him that is filled with justice, mercy, grace, righteousness, and lovingkindness and when we forget these things He has a tendency to remind us. Just as in the days of old, the 12 minor prophets continue to speak to anyone who will listen to their warnings and to the story of the God of Israel and His people.

Part 1 of The 12 is the Prophet Amos.