Exploring the Old Testament: Biblical Survey & Minor Prophets Overview
Join Rev. Margaret Fox at First Presbyterian Church of Tallahassee for a deep dive into the Old Testament, focusing on the Minor Prophets like Amos, Hosea, and Micah. Discover the unique characteristics of God and the history of Israel through insightful teachings and discussions. Uncover the specific charges each prophet brought forth in their indictments.
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Exploring the Old Testament: A Biblical Survey HO First Presbyterian Church of Tallahassee Wednesdays 5:45-6:45 p.m. Rev. Margaret Fox
Prayer for illumination Jan Bush
Todays Class The Minor Prophets
Whats new? Who is God? Creator, covenant maker, warrior lawgiver, commander, enforcer, tactician & general, rescuer/punisher, fertility specialist, ark-dweller, kingmaker&king un-maker, dynasty founder, resident of Jerusalem, forgiver & enforcer, restorer of fortunes, divine speaker, vision caster & performance artist, client/attorney/judge Who is Israel? Family lineage, slaves, fugitives, covenant people, soldiers & settlers, apostates and tribal lords, open and accepting people, proto-monarchy, monarchy, divided monarchy, people in exile, people returning and rebuilding, people accused & consoled, defendant
Minor prophets Minor in length, not importance Hebrew: the twelve All fit on one scroll Amos, Hosea & Micah among the earliest Invention of literary prophetic form
Amos Time: ~788-747 (reign of Jerobaom II) Came from: Judah (small town Tekoa) Preached to: Israel Bio: shepherd; dresser of sycamore trees Context: prosperous, expansive reign of Jeroboam II
Hosea Time: ~750-720 Came from: Israel Preached to: Israel (w/later Judean editor) Bio: not much given maybe married Gomer? Context: end of Jeroboam s reign (747); rise of Tilgath-pilesar III (745)
Micah Time: 759-687 (Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah) Came from: Judah Preached to: Israel and Judah Bio: from Moresheth-gath Context: Fall of Samaria (722); invasion of Sennacharib (701)
Homework What were the specific charges of each prophet s indictment?
Amos Charges: Selling righteousness, trampling poor Failure to heed God s warnings Empty worship Conspicuous consumption
Hosea Charges: Sexual infidelity (metaphor) Breach of covenant no faithfulness/loyalty (hesed) No knowledge of God
Micah Charges: Economic: land barons Political: rulers and judges Religious: false prophets & diviners
Amos literary features Oracles Lamentation Visions
Amos literary features Repetition: for three transgressions of Judah and for four, I will not revoke the punishment I gave you, I struck you, I sent you, etc. yet you did not return to me Seek the Lord and live Alas for
Hosea literary features Extended metaphors, especially family/relational ones
Micah literary features Lawsuit
Moving Forward Assignment for next time: Indictment metaphor: draft each prophet s charges against Isr./Judah Opening prayer for next time: Anna Jordan Music director interviews
