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Where We Are Today

Where We Are Today. Judah Death of Joash – 2 Kgs.12:19-21 Amaziah – co-regent with Joash for about 2 years Amaziah’s character -2 Kgs.14:1-4 Avenges his father’s death -5-6. Israel Jehoahaz dies – 2 Kgs 13:8-9 Hazael of Syria dies – 2 Kgs.13:22-25 2 nd year of Joash

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Where We Are Today

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  1. Where We Are Today

  2. Judah Death of Joash – 2 Kgs.12:19-21 Amaziah – co-regent with Joash for about 2 years Amaziah’s character -2 Kgs.14:1-4 Avenges his father’s death -5-6 Israel Jehoahaz dies – 2 Kgs 13:8-9 Hazael of Syria dies – 2 Kgs.13:22-25 2nd year of Joash Elisha’s death-bed prophecy – 2 Kgs.13:14-19 Judah and Israel

  3. Till There Was No Remedy The Divided Kingdom AmaziahPlans an Expedition... 2 Chron. 25; 2 Kings 13:20 – 14:29

  4. Places to Remember Judah Israel Edom Syria

  5. Judah Amaziah Plans an expedition agaist Edom (2 Chron.25:5) 300,000 chosen men for war Hires additional 100,000 men Dismissed after a man of God warned They wreak havoc in Judah Israel A dead man comes to life (2 Kgs.13:20-21) Joash Defeats the Syrians three times (23-25) Recovers Israelite towns taken by Hazael & Be-hadad Judah and Israel

  6. Judah Amaziah After defeating the Edomites, He adopts the Edomite gods (2 Chron.25:14-16) God asks WHY Warned of wrath to come Israel Joash War Between Amaziah & Joash Judah and Israel

  7. War Between Amaziah and Joash • 2 Kgs.14:8-14; 2 Chron.25:17-24 • Joash defeated Amaziah & Judah • Took much silver & gold from Jerusalem • Tore down a section of wall • Amaziah is captured & forced to pay heavy tribute to Israel

  8. The Errors of Amaziah • His paganism – 2 Chron.25:14-16 • His pride – 17-20 • Resulting in his punishment – 21-24

  9. Jeroboam II • 41 evil years to reign over Israel

  10. Jonah the Prophet • Jonah- Prophet or Israel who predicted the restoration of the ancient boundaries (1 Kings 14:25-27 He prophesied to Nineveh during the reign of Jeroboam II. He was perhaps the earliest, other than Obadiah of all the prophets. He was sent to the heathens to get them to repent. And he is a type of the “Son of man (Jesus). • From Gath-hepher, a village in the area of Galilee - 2 Kings 14:25 • Prophesied during the reign of Jeroboam II about 786 – 746 B.C. • Contemporary with Amos, Hosea • Once powerful Assyria is now in period of decline and very wicked

  11. The Sign of Jonah Christ said, “For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and, behold, a greater than Jonah is here.” Matthew 12:40-41 (KJV)

  12. The Sign of Jonah Luke 11:29-30 (KJV) And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet. For as Jonah was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.

  13. Lessons Learned: • We cannot hide from God • God hears prayers no matter where we are • God is always just in the affairs of men • When things don’t go our way, don’t get angry • When life’s comforts are taken away, don’t get angry – there are more important things in this life

  14. Death of Amaziah,Introduction to Amos 2 Kings 14:18-22; 15:3-4 2 Chron. 25:26-28; 26:1-23

  15. Judah Death of Amaziah He had turned away from God Some of the servants turned on him, slew him, and buried him in Jerusalem Israel Jeroboam II still reigning The Death of Amaziah2 Kings 14:18-22; 2 Chron. 25:26-28

  16. Judah Uzziah (Azariah), Amaziah’s son, made king 16 years old Ruled 52 years Israel 27th year of the 41-year reign of Jeroboam II The Reign of Uzziah (Azariah)2 Kings 15:1-3; 2 Chron. 26:1-3

  17. Judah Character of Uzziah Good for most of his reign High places were not removed Idolatry continued as it had under his father Zechariah (Aid to Uzziah) A prophet/counselor Nothing else known about him Israel Jeroboam II still reigning Uzziah’s Character 2 Kings 15:4; 2 Chron. 26:4-5

  18. Judah Uzziah was successful in wars Tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, Ashdod Successful against the Philistines, Arabians and Mehunims, Ammonites Restored Elath (Eloth), a port at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba (2 Chron. 26:2) Israel Jeroboam II still reigning Uzziah (Azariah) Prospers2 Chron. 26:6-8

  19. Judah Uzziah’s building and farm projects Built towers in Jerusalem Built towers and dug wells in the low country and in the plains He had a lot of cattle and vineyards Israel Jeroboam II still reigning Uzziah’s (Azariah) Projects 2 Chron. 26:9-10

  20. Judah Uzziah’s army 307,500 trained fighters Well equipped with weapons and armor Built engines of warfare to shoot arrows and stones Uzziah was blessed by God and his fame went out far and wide Israel Jeroboam II still reigning Amos prophesied (Next lesson) Uzziah’s Military2 Chron. 26:11-15

  21. Introduction to Amos... • Name means “burden bearer” • A sheep herdsman from Tekoa, and a dresser of sycamore trees • He was a prophet • Not a “trained” prophet • Prophesied from about 760 to 755 B.C. • About 40 years before the fall of Israel • During a period of peace in Israel • Syria had fallen • “two years before the earthquake” (Zech. 14:5)

  22. Introduction to Amos... • Lived during the reign of Jeroboam II in Israel and Uzziah in Judah • Uzziah was righteous • Jeroboam II was shown mercy • Both Judah and Israel prospered at this time and expanded their territories • But, they grew ungrateful • Reveled in selfishness and rebellion

  23. Introduction to Amos... • With Israel’s prosperity came injustice, luxury, and greed • Religious rites were present • An era of moral decay • His message: • He warned Israel that judgment was inevitable • He warned Judah to shape up, or else

  24. The Prophet Amos • Name means “burden bearer” • A sheep herdsman from Tekoa, and a dresser of sycamore trees • Prophesied about 760 to 755 B.C. • About 40 years before the fall of Israel • Not a “trained” prophet • Lived during the reign of Jeroboam II in Israel and Uzziah in Judah • God sent him to preach to Israel - “two years before the earthquake” (Zech. 14:5)

  25. The Book of Amos Basic Outline: Amos 1:1-2:3 • Judgment against various nations around Israel Amos 2:4-6:14 • State of affairs of both Judah and Israel but mostly Israel Amos 7:1-9:10 • Impending punishment of Israel Amos 9:11-15 • Promise of future restoration

  26. The Judgment of NationsAmos 1:1-2:3 • Damascus (Syria) • Cruelties against Gilead (2 Kings 10:33) • Judgment in 2 Kings 16:1-9 • Gaza (Philistia) • Selling captives to Edom (2 Chron. 21:17) • Judgment in 2 Kings 18:8 • Tyre (Phoenicia) • Selling captives to Edom • Judgment in Ezek. 26:7-14

  27. The Judgment of NationsAmos 1:1-2:3 • Edom • Bitter enemies of Israel, especially when Jerusalem was besieged by Chaldeans • Ammon • Killed pregnant women to seize territory in Gilead • Moab • Burned the bones of the king of Edom

  28. The Judgment of JudahAmos 2:4-5 • Transgressions: • Despised the law of the Lord • Kept not His commandments • Lies (false prophets) caused them to sin (err) • Judgment: • Fire will come upon them and it will devour the palaces of Jerusalem • Fall of Jerusalem (2 Kings 25)

  29. The Judgment of IsraelAmos 2:6-16 • Transgressions: • The leaders sold the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of shoes • Panted after (wanted it badly) the dust of the earth on the head of the poor • Turned aside the way of the meek • A man and son with the same woman • Retained pledged garments and used them in holy places • Bought wine with unjust and oppressive fines

  30. The Judgment of IsraelAmos 2:6-16 • Transgressions: • Caused God’s chosen ones to break their vow and stumble • Commanded the prophets not to prophesy • Judgment: • God’s judgment to them would be utter destruction • None would escape, not even the strongest, the fastest, or the most courageous

  31. The JudgmentsAmos 2:6-16 • Notes: • All judgments came about within 50 years of these prophesies • Judgments of the nations were for their wickedness against God’s people • Judgments against Judah and Israel were for transgressions against the people and for transgressing God’s commandments • Destruction will be total and complete, except for a remnant

  32. Five Visions of AmosAmos 7:1 – 9:10 • Vision of grasshoppers (7:1-3) • Vision concerning the fire (7:4-7) • Vision of the plumbline (7:7-9) Amaziah, the priest, falsely accused Amos before Jeroboam (7:10-17) • Amos declared that God had sent him and the pronounced doom on the false priest

  33. Five Visions of AmosAmos 7:1 – 9:10 4. Vision of the basket of fruit (8:1-14) • Israel ripe for judgment • Coming days of famine 5. Vision of the passing of a kingdom – Israel; except for a remnant (9:1-10)

  34. Future Restoration of IsraelAmos 9:11-15 • God will raise up the tabernacle of David – a new kingdom • It will include the remnant of David, the remnant of Edom and all nations • And, it shall endure forever!

  35. Today’s Relevance • Justice between men is right before God • Privilege implies responsibility • Failure to take responsibility demands punishment • Nations and individuals must live up to the knowledge granted them

  36. Today’s Relevance • Even elaborate worship, if heartless, is an insult to God • Going through the motions will not acquit one before God, for He can read hearts and motives

  37. The Prophecy of Hosea The Book of Hosea

  38. Theme of the Book • Unfaithful Israel to be cast off • Other nations to be called in to punish Israel • Judah warned to take heed or face the same fate as other nations

  39. Outline of the Book • An adulterous marriage 1:1 – 3:5 • Ignorance About God 4:1 – 6:3 • No Love For God 6:4 – 11:11 • God and His Bride 11:12 – 14:9

  40. Introduction • Hosea prophesied during the latter part of the reign of Jeroboam II and during the last 40 years of the Northern kingdom • Began his work at the peak of Israel’s power • Elijah, Elisha, Jonah and Amos were earlier prophets sent by God • A younger contemporary of Amos • An older contemporary of Isaiah and Micah

  41. Israel’s Condition • Corruption in Israel was worsening • The people had become ignorant of God’s laws • They were playing the role of a harlot • They were paying homage to the Baals • They took pride in being the historic people of God • This privilege was conditional upon their keeping God’s covenant • They were now violating it and were at risk

  42. Hosea’s Marriage (1:1-2) • The tragedy of his broken home • God told him to marry a woman with an idolatrous background • Hosea took Gomer as his wife • After their marriage, she became a harlot • Through this marriage God wanted to teach Israel a lesson • God used this actual experience as a living illustration of His love for a wayward Israel and of their unfaithfulness to Him

  43. Hosea’s Three Children (1:3-11) • First child a son “Jezreel” meaning “God shall scatter” • Second child a daughter “Lo-ruha-mah” meaning “not (Lo) having obtained mercy” • Third child a son “Lo-Ammi” meaning “not (Lo) my people” • This child was not Hosea’s • God said, “Call his name Lo-Ammi, for you are not My people, And I will not be your God”  • The name reflected the climax of Israel’s fate.

  44. Hosea’s Three Children (1:3-11) • Their names also used as a symbol of the future restoration • Note the play on words in the following verses • verses 10-11 refer to the future restoration • Sons of the living God • People united under a new leader • 2:1 uses their names without the “not” or “Lo” • My people • Mercy is shown

  45. God’s Unfaithful Nation (2:2-23) • The comparison between Gomer and Israel • Israel would be a disgrace  “I will not have mercy on her children,   For they are the children of harlotry.   For their mother has played the harlot;   She who conceived them has behaved shamefully.   For she said, ‘I will go after my lovers,   Who give me my bread and my water,   My wool and my linen,   My oil and my drink.’” (Hosea 2:4-5)

  46. God’s Unfaithful Nation (2:2-23) • The comparison between Gomer and Israel • Israel would be a disgrace • Israel sought new lovers in the Baalim “She will chase her lovers,  But not overtake them;  Yes, she will seek them, but not find them.  Then she will say,  ‘I will go and return to my first husband,  For then it was better for me than now.’” (Hosea 2:7)

  47. God’s Unfaithful Nation (2:2-23) • The comparison between Gomer and Israel • Israel would be a disgrace • Israel sought new lovers in the Baalim • Israel had corrupted the feast days ” I will also cause all her mirth to cease, Her feast days, Her New Moons, Her Sabbaths—     All her appointed feasts.” (Hosea 2:11)

  48. God’s Unfaithful Nation (2:2-23) • The comparison between Gomer and Israel • Israel would be a disgrace • Israel sought new lovers in the Baalim • Israel had corrupted the feast days • Israel would be punished “I will punish her...” (Hosea 2:13)

  49. God’s Unfaithful Nation (2:2-23) • God’s mercy • God would lure her back  “Therefore, behold, I will allure her,     Will bring her into the wilderness,     And speak comfort to her.     I will give her her vineyards from there,     And the Valley of Achor as a door of hope...” (Hosea 2:14)

  50. God’s Unfaithful Nation (2:2-23) • God’s mercy • God would lure her back • Then, she will be purged of her wickedness  ”For I will take from her mouth the names of the Baals,     And they shall be remembered by their name no more.” (Hosea 2:17)

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