Chapter 22 Study Questions Flashcards
Amos, Hosea, Micah
When was Amos written?
8th century - roughly 760 B.C.
What does the name Amos mean?
Burden bearer
Amos was a native of what locale?
Tekoa - ten miles south of Jerusalem
Was Amos a skilled prophet?
No. Amos 7:14 - He was a country preacher, and was not trained in any school of prophecy, though He was called by God.
What is the theme of Amos?
Judgment on sin.
What were the subjects of Amos’ message?
Luxurious living, idolatry, and moral corruption
Like most of the other books of the prophets, what did the ending of Amos contain?
Prophecy of final restoration
What does Hosea’s name mean?
Salvation
When was Hosea written?
8th century B.C.
What is the theme of Hosea?
God’s covenant-love
Describe the problem of Gomer in Hosea.
God commanded Hosea to marry an adulterous woman as a picture of how Israel belonged to God but had turned away from Him. The issue is, would God command a prophet to marry a prostitute? 3 views: 1.This was a parable and not real. 2. Hosea actually married a prostitute. 3. Hosea married a woman who became unfaithful, and Hosea was writing after the fact, looking back.
How does Hosea’s marriage to a woman who became unfaithful parallel God and Israel?
Israel was at first faithful, and later chased after other gods (spiritual adultery).
When was Micah written?
8th century B.C.
What does Micah (MI-ka-Yahu) mean?
“Who is like Jehovah”
Who was Micah’s contemporary?
Isaiah
