LDS Old Testament Slideshow 17: Amos, Hosea, Jonah, Micah

8/9/2019 LDS Old Testament Slideshow 17: Amos, Hosea, Jonah, Micah

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Old Testament

Hurricane UtahAdult Religion Class

Week 17: The early prophets Amos, Hosea, Jonah, Micah


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The prophets After David and Solomon. Usually begin with a superscription . Mostly in Hebrew poetic verse.

Major ProphetsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDaniel

Minor ProphetsHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicah

NahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachi


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Biography of Amos Prophet of Israel (northern kingdom). c. 760 750 B.C.

From Tekoa in Judah. awmos) ) =

burden


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Outline of Amos Ch. 1 2: Ethical tour of the region. Ch. 3 6: Prophetic sayings.

Ch. 7

9: Visions.


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Amos 1:3 5

Amos 1:6 8

Amos 1:9 10

Amos 1:11 12

Amos 1:13 15

Amos 2:1 3Amos 2:4 5

Amos 2:6 16


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Prophetic sayings of Amos God always reveals his plans

(Amos 3:3 8). Judgment against the wealthy elite

(Amos 4:1 3). What God really wants (Amos 5:21 24).


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Visions of Amos Three visions of destruction

(Amos 7:1 9).1. The vision of destruction.2. The plea for mercy.3. The suspension of judgment.


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Visions of Amos The end of OT prophecy (Amos 8:11 13). Restoration of Israel (Amos 9:11 15).


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Biography of Hosea Prophet of Israel (northern kingdom). c. 750 721 B.C.

(howshea

) =salvation is/of the L ORD


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Outline of Hosea Ch. 1 3: The marriage allegory. Ch. 4 14: Prophetic speeches.


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Prophetic sayings of Hosea Condemnation of Israel (Hosea 4:1 2). Assyria as Gods instrument

(Hosea 8:1 3). Restoration and reconciliation

(Hosea 2:5 7, 14 16).

What God really wants (Hosea 6:6).


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Biography of Jonah About Jonah, not by Jonah. 2 Kings 14:25.

Prophet of Israel(northern kingdom). Before 788 B.C. (?)

From Gath Hepher inIsrael.


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Outline of Jonah Ch. 1 : Jonahs flight from the Lord. Ch. 2 : Jonahs prayer.

Ch. 3 : Nineveh responds to Jonahswarning. Ch. 4 : Jonah responds to Gods kindness.


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Biography of Micah Prophet of Judah (southern kingdom). c. 725 700 B.C.

From Moresheth inJudah. Directly quoted in

Jeremiah 26:18. = ( meekaw)

who is like God?


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Outline of Micah Ch. 1 3: Oracles of judgment. Ch. 4 5: Oracles of hope.

Ch. 6

7: Oracles of judgment and hope.


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Prophetic sayings of Micah Israels sins infect Judah (Micah 1:6 9). Judahs captivity by Babylon

(Micah 3:12; 4:10). Judah to be restored (Micah 2:12 13). The Messiah comes from Bethlehem

(Micah 5:2). What God really wants (Micah 6:6 8).


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he take home message Justice, mercy, and devotion over

outward acts. Compassion and forgiveness.

Restoration and reconciliation.


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Next 5 weeks:2/27: Intro & Isaiah 1 63/6: Isaiah 7 123/20: Isaiah 13 393/27: Isaiah 40 554/10: Isaiah 56 66

LDS Old Testament Slideshow 17: Amos, Hosea, Jonah, Micah

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