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Amos and Hosea: God’s Jus0ce and Mercy

Journey Through The Bible: Amos and Hosea - The Cry for Justice

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Amos and Hosea: God’s Jus0ce and Mercy 

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DURING AMOS & HOSEA’S TIME 

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Amos: JUSTICE •  The first first‐person writer in the Bible 

•  Shepherd from the south (Judah) 

•  Not a “prophet” •  Why is God angry? •  What does God want? •  Warning signs •  What is God going to do? 

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Hosea: Hesed •  Hometown boy (a baker?) from Israel 

•  Younger than Amos •  Living parable •  Why is God angry? •  What does God want? •  What is God going to do? 

•  Hosea’s dilemma  

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The heart of God •  Shown in Amos and Hosea: Jus0ce and Hesed  

•  The greatest commandment:      Love God (Hosea’s hesed) and      Love your neighbor  (Amos’ jus0ce)  

    “On these commandments hang all the law and the prophets” 

 

•  God is angry; God is heartbroken     “How can I give you up?” 

•  Shown in JESUS 

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What can we do? 

•  Luke 3:10‐14  •  James 1:27 

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Isaiah 58:1‐11