God Roars Like a Lion (Amos 1:2)

2 He said: “The Lord roars from Zion and thunders from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds dry up, and the top of Carmel withers. This short poem announces the theme of Amos’s message. It is implied that Israel has broken the covenant and is about to receive punishment for this. Amos is clearly the speaker here, informing the Israelites of

Plowshares into Swords (Joel 3:9-16)

9 Proclaim this among the nations: Prepare for war! Rouse the warriors! Let all the fighting men draw near and attack. 10 Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weakling say, “I am strong!” 11 Come quickly, all you nations from every side, and assemble there. Bring down your warriors, Lord! 12 “Let the nations be roused;

No Savior But God (Hosea 13:1-8)

When Ephraim spoke, people trembled; he was exalted in Israel. But he became guilty of Baal worship and died. 2 Now they sin more and more; they make idols for themselves from their silver, cleverly fashioned images, all of them the work of craftsmen. It is said of these people, “They offer human sacrifices! They kiss calf-idols!” 3 Therefore they will

God Roars Like a Lion (Hosea 11:10-12)

10 They will follow the Lord; he will roar like a lion. When he roars, his children will come trembling from the west. 11 They will come from Egypt, trembling like sparrows, from Assyria, fluttering like doves. I will settle them in their homes,” declares the Lord. 12 Ephraim has surrounded me with lies, Israel with deceit. And Judah is unruly against God,