Chapters of the Bible

The shortest book of the Old Testament delivers a fierce prophecy against Edom for its immense pride and its cruel betrayal of Israel during Jerusalem’s destruction.

God commands Jonah to prophesy against Nineveh, but Jonah flees by ship. A great storm arises, and Jonah confesses his disobedience, asking the sailors to throw him into the sea.

Inside the belly of the great fish, Jonah offers a powerful prayer of repentance and thanksgiving. He acknowledges that salvation belongs to God, and the fish vomits him onto dry land.

God commands Jonah to go to Nineveh a second time. Jonah preaches a simple message of impending doom, and the entire city, from king to commoner, responds with universal repentance.

Jonah is angry and disappointed by God's mercy toward Nineveh. God confronts Jonah's lack of compassion, teaching him that God cares for the massive city, not just the prophet's comfort.

Micah prophesies God descending to judge both Samaria and Jerusalem for their rampant idolatry. He strips himself bare in a public act of mourning for the coming devastation.

Micah condemns the powerful elite who plot evil and seize the property of the poor. God promises that they will be dispossessed of their land in the same ruthless manner.

Micah fiercely attacks the corrupted leaders, judges, and prophets who practice injustice and take bribes. God promises that the temple in Jerusalem will become a desolate ruin.

A prophecy of future restoration. The mountain of the Lord’s temple will be exalted, and all nations will stream there, leading to global peace where swords are turned into plowshares.

Micah gives the famous prophecy that the ruler of Israel, the Messiah, will come not from a great city but from the small town of Bethlehem Ephrathah.

God brings a lawsuit against Israel, asking what sacrifice God requires. Micah answers that God requires justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.

Micah laments the widespread corruption in the land but finds hope in God’s mercy. He closes with a prayer celebrating God's unparalleled faithfulness in showing compassion.