Yaakov Beasley, "Joel, Obadiah, and Micah: Facing the Storm" (Maggid, 2024)
Jul 17, 2024
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Join the discussion with Yaakov Beasley about the prophets Joel, Obadiah, and Micah facing crisis. Explore themes of corruption, justice, and redemption in Micah's messages. Delve into the survival and internal issues in Joel, Obadiah, and Micah, focusing on justice and compassion. Compare the prophecies of Isaiah and Micah, highlighting their shared message in different contexts.
Prophets Joel, Obadiah, and Micah provided guidance amidst crisis, emphasizing loyalty and moral reflection.
Insights from these prophets include the importance of prayer, social justice, and resilience during challenging times.
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Exploring the Prophecies of Joel, Obadiah, and Micah
Rav Yaakov Beazley delves into the prophetic works of Joel, Obadiah, and Micah, addressing the Jewish people's response to impending calamity. Drawing on historical contexts, he sheds light on the messages of these prophets amidst moments of crisis and emphasizes the importance of understanding their guidance.
Insights from the Time of Turmoil in Israel
Rabbi Yaakov Beazley reflects on navigating life amid turmoil in Israel, particularly highlighting the challenges faced with five sons serving in the army. He shares personal experiences of balancing external responsibilities like teaching with internal emotions and worries, emphasizing optimism and resilience during challenging times.
The Unique Messages of Joel, Obadiah, and Micah
Interpreting the prophetic works of Joel, Obadiah, and Micah, Rabbi Yaakov Beazley uncovers profound insights. From Joel's emphasis on prayer as a response to calamity without pinpointing specific sins, to Obadiah's critique of Edom's betrayal and divine justice, and Micah's call for internal reflection and social justice amid external threats, these prophets offer nuanced perspectives on faith, morality, and resilience.
Joel, Obadiah, and Micah all prophesied not after a calamity struck but right before a potential crisis or during the crisis itself. Facing immanent catastrophe, the Jewish people had to decide where their loyalties lay.
draws from the best of traditional and contemporary scholarship to guide us through the prophets’ trials and tribulations, providing historical overviews of the period, and revealing the messages and meanings of these crucial prophetic works.
Rabbi Yaakov Beasley is the Tanakh Coordinator at Yeshivat Hesder Lev HaTorah and the host of the TanachTalks podcast.