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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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