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Journey Through The Bible: Amos and Hosea - The Cry for Justice
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Amos and Hosea: God’s Jus0ce and Mercy
DURING AMOS & HOSEA’S TIME
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?
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
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
What can we do?
• Luke 3:10‐14 • James 1:27
Isaiah 58:1‐11
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