Let’s Major In The Minors? Really now? Teddy Jones offers us a trenchant analysis from God’s word spoken to the prophet Obadiah centuries ago. Obadiah is one of these so called minor prophets and to make matters worse his writing contains only one chapter. The same is true for the four other Bible books that are only one chapter long. This has caused these books to be largely ignored as minor and not having much spiritual value. Pastor, Lecturer, Mentor and Theologian, Teddy A. Jones shows how inaccurate this perception is by pointing out in this exposition series that, although these books do not perhaps provide much in the way of a biography of each author – the content of what they spoke was not only vitally important to the peoples of that era, but they also raise very major issues that are absolutely relevant to believers today, thus the need to major in them and debunk the prejudicial nomencalture of minor. Teddy Jones is adamant that the message of the one chapter authors is relevant for the church today, and hence re-introduces these important books of the Bible to contemporary Christians. It is Ideal for use as a textbook as well as for personal study and corporate Bible Study. The popular advice, and contextually good advice is, “Stop Majoring In The Minors!” This book flies in the face of that advice.
Let’s Major In The Minors reverses the script by challenging us to debunk the notion that the brevity of the five (5) books of the Bible that have only chapter relegates them to a lesser place of importance. These books though ‘minor’ contain major messages. In fact, this is an invitation to ponder the idea that given their brevity there is a clue to be pursued. The pearl inside this oyster is the fact that the weighty theological themes and Biblical core matters they highlight indicate clearly to us their importance to God who inspired the writers. Indeed, these “minor” chapters of the Bible present some major themes from serious spiritual leaders and thinkers‒issues of justice… and balance for the poor and downtrodden, true righteousness as opposed to institutional formalism, and living boldly and unapologetically for God in a hostile world…This work adds qualitatively to serious Christian thinking and application. This book pulls no punches and offers us no respite from dealing with injustice and other evils .
It confronts and challenges us, as God would, to treat with the issues of our times as He would! This work on the books of Obadiah, Philemon, Second and Third John and Jude represents a most important choice of subject from the rarely preached on sections of the Old and New Testament. Christians ignore sections of the Old and New Testament and these one chapter books are among some of the most neglected parts of the Bible. Majoring in the Minors focuses on Obadiah’s themes such as “overkill” and what Teddy Jones calls passive and possessive oppression. It focuses on the sin of pride in all the ways in which it presents itself in the life of persons including God’s people. It warns of the dangers and deadly venom of pride. It talks about relationships and an antidote to social sicknesses as it explores Philemon and the Johannine corpus and Jude. Some of the issues identified in this exposition are: injustice, pride, unfaithfulness, hypocrisy, corruption, the dismantling of slavery, hospitality, and arrogance.Let’s Major In The Minors? Really now? Teddy Jones offers us a trenchant analysis from God’s word spoken to the prophet Obadiah centuries ago. Obadiah is one of these so called minor prophets and to make matters worse his writing contains only one chapter. The same is true for the four other Bible books that are only one chapter long. This has caused these books to be largely ignored as minor and not having much spiritual value. Pastor, Lecturer, Mentor and Theologian, Teddy A. Jones shows how inaccurate this perception is by pointing out in this exposition series that, although these books do not perhaps provide much in the way of a biography of each author – the content of what they spoke was not only vitally important to the peoples of that era, but they also raise very major issues that are absolutely relevant to believers today, thus the need to major in them and debunk the prejudicial nomencalture of minor. Teddy Jones is adamant that the message of the one chapter authors is relevant for the church today, and hence re-introduces these important books of the Bible to contemporary Christians. It is Ideal for use as a textbook as well as for personal study and corporate Bible Study. The popular advice, and contextually good advice is, “Stop Majoring In The Minors!” This book flies in the face of that advice.
Let’s Major In The Minors reverses the script by challenging us to debunk the notion that the brevity of the five (5) books of the Bible that have only chapter relegates them to a lesser place of importance. These books though ‘minor’ contain major messages. In fact, this is an invitation to ponder the idea that given their brevity there is a clue to be pursued. The pearl inside this oyster is the fact that the weighty theological themes and Biblical core matters they highlight indicate clearly to us their importance to God who inspired the writers. Indeed, these “minor” chapters of the Bible present some major themes from serious spiritual leaders and thinkers‒issues of justice… and balance for the poor and downtrodden, true righteousness as opposed to institutional formalism, and living boldly and unapologetically for God in a hostile world…This work adds qualitatively to serious Christian thinking and application. This book pulls no punches and offers us no respite from dealing with injustice and other evils .
It confronts and challenges us, as God would, to treat with the issues of our times as He would! This work on the books of Obadiah, Philemon, Second and Third John and Jude represents a most important choice of subject from the rarely preached on sections of the Old and New Testament. Christians ignore sections of the Old and New Testament and these one chapter books are among some of the most neglected parts of the Bible. Majoring in the Minors focuses on Obadiah’s themes such as “overkill” and what Teddy Jones calls passive and possessive oppression. It focuses on the sin of pride in all the ways in which it presents itself in the life of persons including God’s people. It warns of the dangers and deadly venom of pride. It talks about relationships and an antidote to social sicknesses as it explores Philemon and the Johannine corpus and Jude. Some of the issues identified in this exposition are: injustice, pride, unfaithfulness, hypocrisy, corruption, the dismantling of slavery, hospitality, and arrogance.
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About the Author
Rev. Teddy Asiel Jones is currently the Chairman of the Missionary Church Association in Jamaica and Pastor of Grace Missionary Church. He has been in pastoral ministry since 2003 having previously served as pastor for Shalom Missionary Church for thirteen (13) years (2003-2016). This is his second stint at Grace, having served as Assistant Pastor there between December 2003 and July 2007 while serving as pastor of Shalom Missionary Church. Let's Major In The Minors is his first published book, but this comes on the heels of his "A Caribbean Theology of The Environment" article being published in the Caribbean Journal of Evangelical Theology (CJET).
Rev. Jones is affectionately called, "The Ghetto Priest" due to his involvement in the Inner City and his commitment to the cause of justice for the oppressed. In 2009, he was one of the three (3) winners in the First Caribbean Bank's Unsung Heroes competition, in recognition of the years of selfless service to the Greater Grants Pen community. Given his passion for justice, community development, truth, integrity, forgiveness, conflict resolution and related matters an award such as this came as no surprise.
Rev. Jones is also an educator at the tertiary level, currently serving as an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Social Work at the Jamaica Theological Seminary. Other roles previously held at the Seminary include Director of Student Affairs, Director of Admissions and Recruitment and Deputy Director of Student Affairs.
Rev. Jones is heavily involved in mentoring and leadership training in various sectors of society. This is facilitated primarily through RENEWED Ministries, a youth based ministry with a
strong mentoring and leadership emphasis. He is Board Chairman of PATHH Ministries (Pastors According To His Heart) .
Rev. Jones's educational background is diverse having been educated at the Jamaica Theological Seminary in Kingston Jamaica, Dallas Theological Seminary in the USA and ALICT (African Leadership Institute for Community Transformation) in South Africa. As a life-long learner he is currently reading for the Master of Arts in Public Theology degree at Jamaica Theological Seminary. Along the way he has completed various certifications including: Leadership and Community Development, Dispute Resolution,Youth Entrepreneurship, Life Coaching, Guidance and Counselling, Career Counselling, Restorative Justice and life coaching. This depth of training leads to high accolades for his preaching and teaching ministry. Participants in Bible Study led by Teddy have consistently expressed their opinion that he is a gifted teacher. One such is quoted as saying to him, "you have the gift of taking the obscure and making it plain." Here are some other endorsements that have been made public:
"Teddy presented as a very compassionate counsellor. He displayed great potential for outreach ministry." – Maureen Watson,Experienced Counsellor/Social Worker.
"Rev. Jones is a transformational leader whose intellectual acumen and heart towards empowering individuals and communities puts him head and shoulder above many of his peers. His leadership has received national recognition and in the midst of the accolades, he remains grounded and focused on the transformation of lives. This, his insights in the field of mentoring, his pragmatism and his training, makes Rev. Jones a fit (motivational) speaker and consultant on community development, mobilization, theology and social policy. I unreservedly endorse & recommend him." – DAMIEN MARCUS WILLIAMS, CEO Oyengge Professional Service
Rev. Jones is also an avid blogger, social media commentator and entrepreneur in the field of Social Media Agency through the brand TLZ's Web Video and SEO Services.
Rev. Jones' birthplace is Trinidad. However, he is Grenadian by naturalization and Jamaican by ministry and calling, having been living here since 1998. Together with his wife Latoya, he is actively empowering young and old alike with his vibrant, innovative and radical approach to the preaching and teaching of God's Word and motivational speeches. Their union has produced one son, Zaken'Asiel [Pronounced ZA-KEN' AS-EE-EL]. It is his desire to serve God in his generation and empower the next generation to do the same, so the generations yet unborn will be all that they can and should be.
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