Bible passages

Joel 2:18–27

Restoration Promised

Joel 2:18-27 speaks of Yahweh’s pity, protection and provision for his people. The passage moves from God’s response to loss and fear toward restored harvests, renewed joy and clear knowledge that he is truly among Israel.

Joel 2:28–32

I Will Pour Out My Spirit

Joel 2:28–32 is a prophecy that speaks about God’s Spirit, striking signs, and rescue. The passage moves from a wide promise to all kinds of people, to signs before the day of Yahweh, and then to the promise that those who call on Yahweh will be saved.

Joel 3:1–16

The LORD Judges the Nations

Joel 3:1–16 announces the LORD’s judgement on nations that harmed Judah and Jerusalem. It presents prophecy and teaching about justice, the day of the LORD, and God’s protection of his people.

Joel 3:17–21

Blessings for God’s People

Joel closes this passage with promises about Yahweh’s presence, holiness, abundance, justice and lasting security for his people.

Amos 1:1–15

Judgment on Israel’s Neighbors

Amos 1:1–15 opens with a series of judgments against Israel’s neighbours. The passage presents Yahweh speaking against repeated violence, captivity, broken covenant and relentless anger, using a repeated pattern that gives the message weight.

Amos 2:1–16

Judgment on Moab, Judah, and Israel

Amos 2 announces Yahweh’s judgement on Moab, Judah, and Israel. The passage shows that violence, rejecting God’s law, exploiting the poor, and silencing God’s word are serious wrongs, and human strength cannot prevent his judgement.

Amos 3:1–15

Witnesses against Israel

Amos 3:1–15 is a strong message to Israel. It explains why Yahweh speaks against his people, how prophets warn before judgement, and what witnesses will see when wrongdoing and false security are exposed.

Amos 4:1–13

Punishment Brings No Repentance

Amos 4:1–13 is a prophetic warning about injustice, proud worship, and a stubborn refusal to return to Yahweh.

Amos 5:1–3

A Lamentation against Israel

Amos begins this passage with a lament over Israel. The words sound like mourning, yet they are also a warning from the Lord about collapse, loss and how serious Israel’s situation has become.

Amos 5:4–15

A Call to Repentance

Amos 5:4–15 is a direct call to turn back to Yahweh. The passage links true seeking of God with life, and it exposes worship, power and wealth that ignore justice, goodness and the needs of the poor.

Amos 5:16–27

Woe to Rebellious Israel

Amos 5:16–27 warns Israel that those who long for the day of Yahweh should not expect comfort from it.

Amos 6:1–7

Woe to Those at Ease in Zion

Amos 6:1–7 warns people in Zion and Samaria who feel safe, important and comfortable while ignoring the affliction of Joseph.

Amos 6:8–14

The Pride of Israel

Amos 6:8–14 is a strong warning from Yahweh against Israel’s pride, false confidence and twisted justice.

Amos 7:1–9

The Locusts, Fire, and Plumb Line

Amos 7:1-9 shows three visions the Lord gave to Amos: locusts, fire, and a plumb line. The passage teaches through these visions, showing both Amos’s pleas for mercy and the Lord’s clear judgment on Israel.

Amos 8:1–14

The Basket of Summer Fruit

Amos 8:1–14 uses a simple picture, a basket of summer fruit, to announce that Israel has reached its end.

Amos 9:1–10

The Destruction of Israel

Amos 9:1–10 gives a solemn vision of the Lord’s judgement on Israel. The passage speaks as prophecy and teaching, showing that no hiding place can keep sinners from God’s reach and that his judgement is thorough and just.

Amos 9:11–15

A Promise of Restoration

Amos 9:11–15 speaks as prophecy and teaching about Yahweh restoring what has fallen, bringing fruitfulness, and settling his people securely.

Obadiah 1:1–14

The Destruction of Edom

Obadiah 1:1–14 is a message from Yahweh about Edom. It announces coming downfall, exposes pride and false security, and explains that Edom’s treatment of Jacob and Jerusalem matters deeply to God.

Obadiah 1:15–21

The Deliverance of Israel

Obadiah 1:15–21 announces that the day of Yahweh is near for all nations. The passage speaks about judgement, escape on Mount Zion, the defeat of Esau, and the final statement that the kingdom belongs to Yahweh.

Micah 1:1–7

Judgment to Come

Micah 1:1–7 opens a prophecy of coming judgment. It names the prophet and the cities concerned, calls the whole earth to listen, describes Yahweh’s arrival in power, and explains why Samaria’s idols and wealth will be destroyed.

Micah 1:8–16

Weeping and Mourning

Micah 1:8–16 is a sorrowful prophecy of mourning and judgement. The speaker grieves openly because disaster has reached Judah, then addresses a series of towns with pictures of shame, loss, fear and captivity.

Micah 2:1–5

Woe to Oppressors

Micah 2:1-5 speaks against people who plan harm, grab property, and use their power to oppress others.

Micah 2:6–11

Reproof of False Prophets

Micah 2:6–11 confronts people who reject hard truth and prefer messages that suit them. The passage links false prophecy with real harm done to others and shows that God’s words are good for those who walk rightly.

Micah 2:12–13

The Remnant of Israel

These verses speak in prophetic images about gathering and leading. Jacob and the remnant of Israel are brought together like a flock, then pictured moving out with a leader, a king, and Yahweh at the front.