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The three prophets – Joel, Nahum, and Malachi – speak to the challenges of their own day. Joel, following a locust plague, confronts the people of a bigger impending catastrophe that they could avoid if they return to God with prayers. As such, amid pain, he offers hope. Nahum depicts the wrath of God against an oppressive country. Although God is slow to anger, he will pursue his justice against oppressors. This instills faith in troubled times as God is, forever, the refuge to his people. Malachi calls the people to honor the unchanging God who continues to care for them, even if they have fallen short in many ways. To honor God means knowing and walking with him in words and in deeds. Serving him is a great privilege. He will refine those who are serving him with his divine unwavering love.
The Asia Bible Commentary Series empowers Christian believers in Asia to read the Bible from within their respective contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the Body of Christ in Asia by providing pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible.

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Publié par	Langham Creative Projects
Date de parution	30 juin 2021
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781839735233
Langue	English
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Joel, Nahum, And Malachi
Asia Bible Commentary Series
Joseph Too Shao and Rosa Ching Shao
General Editor
Andrew B. Spurgeon
Old Testament Consulting Editors
Yohanna Katanacho, Joseph Shao, Havilah Dharamraj
New Testament Consulting Editors
Steve Chang, Brian Wintle

© 2021 Joseph Too Shao and Rosa Ching Shao
Published 2021 by Langham Global Library
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To
Billie Hanks Jr. and Carol Anne
whose mentorship in disciple-making has called us back into fulfilling Christ’s Great Commission for such a time as this – inspiring our vision, igniting our passion, and impacting our lives and the lives of those who follow us;
Andrew and Grace Liuson
whose friendship with us spans over three Shao generations – encouraging us in times of need, empowering us in times of plenty, and enabling us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith.
Contents

Cover

Series Preface

AUTHORS’ PREFACE

Acknowledgments

List of Abbreviations

The Book of Joel

Introduction

Authorship and Date

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

AN ASIAN THEOLOGICAL READING OF JOEL

THEOLOGICAL THEMES

UNITY

USE OF TORAH AND PROPHETIC TRADITION

NEW TESTAMENT CONNECTIONS

Outline

Joel 1:1–2:17

1:1–20 FIRST LAMENT: IMPACT OF THE LOCUST PLAGUE

2:1–17 SECOND LAMENT: IMPACT OF THE INVADING ARMY

Joel 2:18–3:21

2:18–27 THE RESPONSE OF GOD

2:28–32 THE RENEWAL OF GOD’S PEOPLE

3:1–21 THE RESTORATION OF GOD’S PEOPLE

Raising Our Voices to Protect the Vulnerable

Faith Amid Covid-19 Fears

The Book of NAHUM

INTRODUCTION

AUTHORSHIP AND DATE

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

AN ASIAN THEOLOGICAL READING OF NAHUM

THEOLOGICAL THEMES

UNITY

USE OF TORAH AND PROPHETIC TRADITION

NEW TESTAMENT CONNECTIONS

OUTLINE

Nahum 1:1–15

1: 1–8 WRATH OF GOD

1:9–15 WICKEDNESS OF NINEVEH

Righteous Anger

Nahum 2:1–3:19

2:1–13 WAR AGAINST NINEVEH

3:1–19 WOE TO NINEVEH

A Christian Perspective on Calamities

The Book of Malachi

INTRODUCTION

AUTHORSHIP AND DATE

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

AN ASIAN THEOLOGICAL READING

THEOLOGICAL THEMES

UNITY

USE OF TORAH AND PR OPHETIC TRADITION

NEW TESTAMENT CONNECTIONS

OUT LINE

Malachi 1:1–2:9

1:1–5 FIRST DISPUTATION: DOUBTING GOD’S LOVE

Learning the Languages of Love

1:6–2:9 SECOND DISPUTATION: FAILING TO HONOR GOD

Giving That Honors God

Malachi 2:10–3:5

2:10–16 THIRD DISPUTATION: UNFAITHFULNESS IN RELATIONSHIPS

What God Says about Marriage and Divorce

2:17–3:5 FOURTH DISPUTATION: UNRIGHTEOUSNESS IN RELATIONSHIPS

Malachi 3:6–4:3

3:6–12 FIFTH DISPUTATION: GRUDGING GIVING TO GOD

3:13–4:3 SIXTH DISPUTATION: ARROGANT ACCUSATIONS AGAINST GOD

Malachi 4:4–6

Selected Bibliography

About Asia Theological Association

About Langham Partnership

Endnotes
Series Preface
What’s u nique about the Asia Bible Commentary Series ? It is a commentary series written especially for Asian Christians, which incorporates and addresses Asian concerns, cultures, and practices. As Asian scholars – either by nationality, passion, or calling – the authors identify with the biblical text, understand it culturally, and apply its principles in Asian contexts to strengthen the churches in Asia. Missiologists tell us that Christianity has shifted from being a Western majority religion to a South, South-Eastern, and Eastern majority religion and that the church is growing at an unprecedented rate in these regions. This series meets the need for evangelical commentaries written specifically for an Asian audience.
This is not to say that Asian churches and Asian Christians don’t want to partner with Western Christians and churches or that they spurn Western influences. A house divided cannot stand. The books in this series complement the existing Western commentaries by taking into consideration the cultural nuances familiar to the Eastern world so that the Eastern readership is not inundated with Western clichés and illustrations that they are unable to relate to and which may not be applicable to them.
The mission of this series is “to produce resources that are biblical, pastoral, contextual, missional, and prophetic for pastors, Christian leaders, cross-cultural workers, and students in Asia.” While using approved exegetical principles, the writers strive to be culturally relevant, offer practical applications, and provide clear explanations of the texts so that readers can grow in understanding and maturity in Christ, and so that Christian leaders can guide their congregations into maturity. May we be found faithful to this endeavor and may God be glorified!
Andrew B. Spurgeon
General Editor
AUTHORS’ PREFACE
In 2019, in God’s perfect timing, we stepped down from our full-time positions at the Biblical Seminary of the Philippines (BSOP) after almost 40 years of theological ministry. Those years are precious to us and we reflect on them with gratitude because we learned so much as we served by preaching, teaching, writing, administrating, caring, counseling, and even giving. Nevertheless, the term retirement has since taken a different meaning. We say this because we are still doing all these ministerial tasks, in a wider context and in broader ways, as God continues to open doors for us beyond the gates of BSOP. So now we replace retirement with a better term: global re-assignment !
When Dr. Andrew B. Spurgeon, General Editor of the ABCS, assigned us to write this commentary on Joel, Nahum, and Malachi, we counted it a joy and a privilege. We have studied and researched these three books for many years, as we shared God’s message of faith, hope, and love whenever and wherever opportunities arose. Joseph even delivered a series of lectures on the book of Malachi on Good TV for Chinese audiences worldwide.
Who would have thought that communities all over the world would be in lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic! Major events – from this deadly virus to the global movement for racial justice – have colored the year 2020. It was a shocking and unsettling time for people from all walks of life in all parts of the world. If we are to stand our ground amid the uncertainties that surround us, our minds and thoughts must be reset according to God’s word and