The message of Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah: the kindness and severity of God

The message of Obadiah. The sovereignty of God : who is really in charge? (1, 15, 21) ; The judgments of God : who will answer for what? (2-15) ; The triumph of God : what hope is there? (15-21)

The message of Nahum. Divine judgment : theologically explained (1:2-15) ; Divine judgment : historically illustrated (2:1-3:19)

The message of Zephaniah. God's message of judgment (1:2-2:3) ; Judgment and hope for the nations (2:4-3:8) ; Hope and restoration for God's people (3:9-20).