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Israel into exile. Geography. Israel was a popular location... to invade!. DESERT. History. A divided kingdom It began with Jeroboam. History – the kings. Jehu – a good start, but poor finish Jehoahaz – evil (with a brief repentance) Jehoash – evil
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Geography Israel was a popular location... to invade! DESERT
History A divided kingdom It began with Jeroboam...
History – the kings Jehu – a good start, but poor finish Jehoahaz – evil (with a brief repentance) Jehoash – evil Jeroboam II – evil (but good militarily) Zechariah – evil (assassinated by Shallum) Shallum – only lasted a month (assassinated) Menahim – evil (paid off Assyria) Pekahiah – evil Pekah – evil (Assyrian raids on Israel) Hoshea – evil (Assyrians conquered Israel) THE SINS OF JEROBOAM
God’s verdict Guilty! “All this took place because the Israelites had sinned against the Lord their God... they worshipped other gods...”
God’s message Amos Your relationship with God is a privilege not a right
God’s message Amos Your past history does not replace a current commitment
God’s message Amos Religion is empty without action
God’s verdict Hosea – a prophetic life Israel is like his unfaithful wife
God’s verdict Hosea – a prophetic life Israel is like his unfaithful wife God is like Hosea searching and redeeming, restoring and forgiving