1. We have seen them before Samuel – called a prophet Saul – among the prophets Nathan – spoke truth to David ELIJAH and ELISHA

2. Hebrew – Nabi (Nebi’im) Called by God Receives God’s word (revelation ) Hearing or seeing Speaking God’s word

3. Examples of This: Moses and Aaron (Ex. 7:1) Micaiah (1 Kings 22:13-14) Isaiah (Isaiah 6:1-8) Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1-9)

4. Foretelling the Future Forthtelling the Will of God for the people Classic Messenger Formula: This is what the Lord has spoken, “…

5. Not fortune telling seers Not carping social critics Preachers –offering God’s people an alternative world I Have a Dream!

6. Amos – the Man From SK – shepherd of Tekoa Spoke to NK – during reign of Jeroboam II DATE: 762 BC

7. Amos – the Message Judgment on God’s people OAN = oracles against the nations (1:3-2:16) … for 3 transgressions, yes, for 4!

8. Amos – the Message A word that must be spoken (3:8) A rejection of cheap worship (4:4-13) The Day of the Lord (5:18- 20) The Call for Justice (mishpat) (5:24) Let justice roll down like waters…

9. Amos – the Message Judgment is coming – a call to return (SHUV – 4:4- 5:15) After judgment – a word of restoration (9:8-15)

10. Hosea – the Man From the NK Preached to NK … Ephraim, the most prominent tribe… Date – 750-722 BC

11. Hosea – the Man His marriage to Gomer (1-3) His children: Jezreel – God sows (destruction) Lo-Ruhamah – No compassion Lo-Ammi – Not my people

12. Hosea – the Message Judgment on God’s people Lawsuit (rîb) form(4:1-3) A word against priests (5) A call to repent (10:12)

13. Hosea – the Message The Heart of God (11:1-9) Psalm 77:9 – which is stronger, God’s nostrils, or God’s womb?

14. Micah – the Man SK – reigns of Jothan, Ahaz, and Hezekiah (742-687 BC) Days of corruption, oppression of the poor, false piety/assurance

15. Micah – the Message Judgment / Restoration (ch. 1-5) Micah 5:2-4 – Prince of Peace Micah 6:1-8 – Lawsuit (rîb) Micah 7 – Hope… Remnant!

16. Isaiah – the Man SK – reign of Ahaz (735-715 BC) Syrian- Israelite coalition – Assyrian aid Reign of Hezekiah (715- 690 BC) Assyrian invasion of 701

17. Isaiah – the Message 3 Major Sections of Isaiah First (1-39) Accent: Judgment Second (40-55) Hope in exile Third (56-66) Postexilic hope

18. Isaiah 1-39 – Message Judgment on God’s people Vision of hope (2:1-5) Immanuel Oracle (Isaiah 7) A Child is Born (Isaiah 9) An Anointed One (Isaiah 11)

19. Isaiah 1-39 – Message Oracles against the Nations (OAN) Homecoming – the holy highway (Isaiah 35) Isaiah – the most quoted OT book in the NT – The God who saves!

20. Theological Themes A prophet (nabi) is one called by God to speak God’s word to God’s people, especially in times of crisis. God’s judgment is coming – per the covenant blessings and curses.

21. Theological Themes The sins of the people are both social (justice issues) and theological (worship issues – other gods/ allies) The people’s covenant failure is characterized as marital infidelity.

22. Theological Themes The announcement of judgment is an invitation to repent (TURN) or return to following God’s ways. God is preserving a REMNANT. Even in judgment, there is hope.

23. Read chapters 15 (Amos, Hosea, and Micah) & 13 (Isaiah) for Tuesday’s Quiz

24. ASSIGNMENT: Portfolio Material #3 Due Date: 11/10/10 (MWF) 11/11/10 (TR) One page paper entitled: Amos Comes To Nashville in 2010 EXTRA CREDIT DUE: Nov. 23