2. Geography Israel was a popular location... to invade! DESERT

3. History A divided kingdom It began with Jeroboam...

4. History – the kings

5. God’s verdict Guilty! “All this took place because the Israelites had sinned against the Lord their God... they worshipped other gods...”

6. God’s message Amos Your relationship with God is a privilege not a right

7. God’s message Amos Your past history does not replace a current commitment

8. God’s message Amos Religion is empty without action

9. God’s verdict Hosea – a prophetic life Israel is like his unfaithful wife

10. God’s verdict Hosea – a prophetic life Israel is like his unfaithful wife God is like Hosea searching and redeeming, restoring and forgiving