Amos, Hosea, and the prophets Flashcards
1
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Prophecy
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Truth speaking to power
2
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Prophetic speech
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The unique ways a prophet conveys God’s message (Graphic, harsh, explicit, sarcastic, using emotional or poetic language, provocative for reactions)
3
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What were the prophetic messages in Amos and Hosea?
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Calling out injustice, and calling for repentanec
4
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What were some main concerns in amos and hosea?
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Idolatry, indentured servitude, unrepentance, corruption, serving the king over God, false worship/hypocrisy, mistreating marginalized, polytheism, unfaithfulness to God
5
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What did repentance mean in hosea?
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Returning to covenant faithfulness- restoring justice, righteousness, and equity
6
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How did they respond to the prophetic message?
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Willfilly and repeatedly refused to return,
