Jonah is one of the most famous figures in the Bible. The story of Jonah and the whale is very well known and a favorite for children. It is very vivid and memorable which makes it also very different from the other prophetic books. Certainly, the personal characteristics of Jonah and his experiences are centralContinue reading “Introduction to the Book of Jonah”
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Amos and Amaziah (Amos 7:10-13)
10 Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent a message to Jeroboam king of Israel: “Amos is raising a conspiracy against you in the very heart of Israel. The land cannot bear all his words. 11 For this is what Amos is saying: “‘Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will surely go into exile, away from their native land.’”Continue reading “Amos and Amaziah (Amos 7:10-13)”
The Destruction of the Land (Amos 6:8-14)
8 The Sovereign Lord has sworn by himself—the Lord God Almighty declares: “I abhor the pride of Jacob and detest his fortresses; I will deliver up the city and everything in it.” 9 If ten people are left in one house, they too will die. 10 And if the relative who comes to carry the bodies out of the house to burn them asks anyone who mightContinue reading “The Destruction of the Land (Amos 6:8-14)”
Introduction to Amos, Part II: Israel during His Lifetime
Amos was born in the southern kingdom of Judah but went to the northern kingdom of Israel in the first half of the 8th century BC. At that time, Jeroboam ruled in Israel and Uzziah in Judah. We do not know, however, when Amos began to prophesy or how long he did so. He seemsContinue reading “Introduction to Amos, Part II: Israel during His Lifetime”
Historical Background to the Book of Hosea
The prophet Hosea lived in the north kingdom of Israel at the time of Jeroboam II (793-753 BC) and after. He probably began prophesying around 760 BC. His oracles predicted the destruction and exile of his nation. At the time, Israel was prosperous and, since things seemed to be going well, people were little inclinedContinue reading “Historical Background to the Book of Hosea”
Introduction to the Book of Hosea
Most scholars think that the book of Hosea was written between 760 and 720 BC in the north kingdom of Israel. We have little historical information about Hosea and his family. In his book, Hosea tells us little about himself or his family except in relation to his prophecies. He mentions a wife in chaptersContinue reading “Introduction to the Book of Hosea”
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