21 Amos Flashcards
1
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Date and Author
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Amos - 793-753 BC
2
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Historical Context
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Reign of Uzziah of Judah and Jeroboam 2 Isr
3
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What is the Redemptive Historical Narrative Connection?
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reveals Christ in 3 ways:1. Judgment against the nations foreshadows the judgment that comes in Christ for those who turn against God2. Restoration after exile3. Restoration of David’s fallen tent
4
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Key themes & People
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- God holds the surrounding nations accountable: Damascus, Gaza, Tyre, Edom, Ammon, Moab- there is a lack of JUSTICE- the law stressed the importance of righteous judgment
5
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there is idolatry
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golden calves at Dan and Bethel: syncretism - worship them and God
6
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God’s judgment
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is coming