21 Amos Flashcards

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Date and Author

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Amos - 793-753 BC

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Historical Context

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Reign of Uzziah of Judah and Jeroboam 2 Isr

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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

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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
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5
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there is idolatry

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golden calves at Dan and Bethel: syncretism - worship them and God

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God’s judgment

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is coming

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