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It is foolish to reject the Lord,And unwise to disobey.But the righteous will live in one accord,When His Hero saves the day! Zephaniah’s prophesies teach repentance and encourage righteousness, two virtues as essential today as when he first wrote. The minor prophets offer major lessons for believers of all ages! These inspired truths are now shared in story book form for the very first time!

Unique picture books vividly introduce the major truths of the Minor ProphetsGod’s Daring Dozen is the first children’s picture book series ever published on the Minor Prophets. The twelve books between Daniel and Matthew are unfamiliar to many believers, so this series accurately introduces these inspired writings with vivid images and simple words that engage children and adults alike. Each volume both retells the prophet’s message to his original audience and relates its rich truths to Jesus and God’s people today.This first boxed set contains:Haggai’s Feast, which teaches obedience and encourages courageHabakkuk’s Song, which teaches trust and deepens faithZephaniah’s Hero, which teaches repentance and promotes righteousnessObadiah & the Edomites, which teaches humility and offers hopeSubsequent sets will include Hosea, Joel, Amos, Jonah, Micah, Nahum,Zechariah, and Malachi.God’s Daring Dozen delivers enduring messages that are very much relevant today. These biblically faithful, theologically rich,gospel–centered books teach truth, promote virtue, and inspire faith in God and in His Son. The Minor Prophets offer major lessons for all ages, and their timeless truths are now shared in story book form for the very first time!

The next instalment in this collection of ground–breaking insights into the minor prophets.God’s Daring Dozen is the first children’s picture book series ever published on the minor prophets. The twelve books between Daniel and Matthew are unfamiliar to many believers, so this series accurately introduces these inspired writings with vivid images and simple words that engage children and adults alike. Each volume both retells the prophet’s message to his original audience and relates its rich truths to Jesus and God’s people today. This second boxed set contains:Jonah’s Journeys, which teaches compassion and encourages obedience.Malachi’s Final Message, which teaches respect for and hope in God.Nahum and the Ninevites, which teaches the power and deliverance of God.Joel and the Locusts, which teaches repentance and promises renewal. The first set includes Haggai, Habakkuk, Zephaniah and Obadiah, and the final set will include Hosea, Amos, Micah, and Zechariah.God’s Daring Dozen delivers enduring messages that are very much relevant today. These biblically faithful, theologically rich, gospel–centered books teach truth, promote virtue, and inspire faith in God and in His Son. The minor prophets offer major lessons for all ages, and their timeless truths are now shared in story book form for the very first time!

Colourfully illustrated retelling of the book of Malachi for 4–6 year–olds God had been so good to Israel, but they kept disobeying Him. So, God sent Malachi to tell them to turn back to him. He promises to send His messenger, who will purify the priests and judge the people who are doing wrong. He promises that if they will turn their hearts back to God, He will bless them. And God’s promises came true – he sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of the Lord, encouraging people to repent, and he sent his Son, Jesus, to take away the sins of the world. Brian Wright and John Brown’s colourfully illustrated retelling explains the book of Malachi in a way that 4–6 year–olds will understand, but this minor prophet has major lessons for readers of all ages.

This Jonah picture book clearly explains this minor prophet for 4–6 year–olds God told Jonah to go to Nineveh and tell the people there to stop doing bad things and turn back to God, but Jonah ran away. He took a boat in the opposite direction, so God sent a big storm and Jonah ended up in the belly of a big fish.  When Jonah told the Ninevites God’s message, they turned away from their evil ways, but instead of rejoicing, Jonah was angry.   This minor prophet has major lessons for readers today. Brian Wright and John Brown show us how Jonah points to Jesus, and teaches us about compassion and obedience.

This attractively illustrated retelling of the book of Joel will teach young readers about the major lessons found in this minor prophet An army of locusts has eaten all the crops in Israel,and a drought has dried up their streams – what are they going to do? God had warned Israel long ago that this would happen if they did not listen to Him. Joel cried out to God, and God told him about “the day of the Lord”, when God will come with his angelic army to set things right.He will judge the wicked but forgive everyone who is truly sorry and turns to Him. This minor prophet offers major lessons, teaching readers about repentance and renewal, two aspects of the Christian life as essential today as when Joel first wrote.

The book of Nahum in illustrated storybook form for 4–6 year–oldsGod is good, a strong refuge in times of trouble; He cares for those who trust in Him. But He will sweep away His enemies like a mighty flood and drive them into darkness.In the book of Nahum, God promises to punish the Assyrians, who had been oppressing Israel. Their capital, Nineveh, was full of murder and lies, so God destroys it. Nahum’s name means comfort. God’s people can find comfort in his prophecy, which shows how God will defeat all our enemies. He even sent His Son, Jesus, to defeat sin,death and the devil. Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Nahum is a minor prophet, but his book teaches major lessons. Brian Wright and John Brown show how we can learn about the power and mercy of God in this illustrated rendering of the prophecy of Nahum for 4–6 year–olds.

This set of attractively illustrated, biblically faithful retelling of the Minor Prophets will point young readers to Jesus.God’s Daring Dozen is the first children’s picture book series ever published on the minor prophets. The twelve books between Daniel and Matthew are unfamiliar to many believers, so this series accurately introduces these inspired writings with vivid images and simple words that engage children and adults alike. Each volume both retells the prophet’s message to his original audience and relates its rich truths to Jesus and God’s people today.This third boxed set contains:Amos and God’s Roaring Voice, which teaches repentance and promotes justice.Micah’s Hope, which teaches reverence and inspires hope.Hosea and God’s Love, which teaches fidelity and instills love.Zechariah’s Encouragement, which teaches grace and encourages obedience. The first set includes Haggai, Habakkuk, Zephaniah and Obadiah, and the second set includes Jonah, Malachi, Nahum and Joel.God’s Daring Dozen delivers enduring messages that are very much relevant today. These biblically faithful, theologically rich, gospel–centered books teach truth, promote virtue, and inspire faith in God and in His Son. The minor prophets offer major lessons for all ages, and their timeless truths are now shared in story book form for the very first time!

An attractive storybook retelling of the book of Amos which will introduce 7–10–year–olds to the major lessons from this minor prophet. In a land filled with good things, there lived a shepherd named Amos. God called him to tell His people that He had seen the bad things they were doing – and the pain and suffering they caused. Although God had been so kind to Israel, and tried to warn them again and again, they mistreated people and rejected God’s word. Amos brings them a warning of judgement – but also a message of hope. Brian Wright and John Brown show how Amos’s prophecy ultimately points to Jesus. This minor prophet offers major lessons, teaching readers about repentance and promoting justice, two aspects of the Christian life as essential today as when Amos first wrote.

Learn major lessons from the minor prophets in this engaging retelling of the book of Micah in storybook form. Micah told God’s people three times to fear God’s judgement for sin but to hope in His faithful love. God says because the people’s sin has ruined the land, He will allow the Assyrians to destroy their towns. But one day God will rescue Israel from their enemies, and lead them back home to a place of perfect peace where everyone will thrive. Brian Wright and John Brown show how Micah’s prophecy ultimately points to Jesus. This minor prophet offers major lessons, teaching readers about reverence and inspiring hope, two aspects of the Christian life as essential today as when Micah first wrote.

This attractive hardback retelling of the book of Hosea will teach fidelity and instill love in young readers. God gave Hosea an unusual mission – to show the people of Israel the depth of God’s love by marrying an unfaithful woman. Hosea married Gomer, but she made choices that hurt Hosea deeply, leaving him heartbroken. Yet even in the pain, Hosea’s love for Gomer never stopped – just like God’s love for His people never stops. This minor prophet offers major lessons, teaching reverence and inspiring hope, two aspects of the Christian life as essential today as when Hosea first wrote. God’s Daring Dozen delivers enduring messages that are very much relevant today. These biblically faithful, theologically rich, gospel–centered books teach truth, promote virtue, and inspire faith in God and in His Son. The minor prophets offer major lessons for all ages, and their timeless truths are now shared in story book form for the very first time!