Nahum portrays the downfall of Nineveh and Assyria as an image of how God will confront and bring down all violent human empires.
Paul helps his friend Philemon to reconcile with his escaped former slave Onesimus, and shows that they are equals because of Jesus.
Obadiah announces Edom’s downfall to Babylon, which is an image of how God will bring down all arrogant and violent nations.
Jude confronts corrupt teachers who distort the message about his brother Jesus and lead others astray.
