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Last week we explored the historical setting in which the prophet Hosea operated. We looked at the Covenant, its impact on the destiny of the nation of Israel, and perhaps most importantly, the difference with the New Covenant by faith in Christ.

This week I will delve into the underlying theme of the prophet’s message, and the challenges he faced in his effort to win the hearts and minds of his audience back in Covenant with Yahweh. 

In his words: 

“When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. But the more they were called, the more they went away from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images.

It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by the arms; but they did not realize it was I who healed them.
I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love. To them I was like one who lifts a little child to the cheek, and I bent down to feed them” – Hosea 11:1-4
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The English Room, Bexleyheath Academy, Woolwich Road, Bexley DA6 7DA

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Last week we examined who a prophet was in Amos’ time, in contrast to our time.

I noted that in our time it is easy to see prophets as social reformers, but first and foremost a prophet is a man of God. 
He is a religious visionary, an innovator, an original thinker; who impresses his own new moral insights on society, arriving at fresh ideas about religion. 
As such a prophet’s criticism is felt to have a force and authority that cannot be matched by any known institution on earth.
Hence the testimony of Moses: “Thus the Lord used to speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.” – (Exodus 33:11a)

And much later, Amos:
“Surely the Lord God does nothing, without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets.” – (Amos 3:7)
With this as a backdrop, we pressed on to Amos’ ideas of God. For Amos, for example, other gods did not even get an audience – Yahweh is sovereign! 
Therefore this week I will explore his visions (5 in total), and his intercessory dialogue. 
Questions include: when did the visions occur? Is Amos’ writing in chronological order? 
But perhaps the most valuable questions are: what is Amos’ message? How can we apply it in our lives and our relationship with God?

So, join us! 
(3:00-4:30)pm
The English Room, Bexleyheath Academy

Bexley 

 

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#spiritualintelligence

Today @ Healingsprings fellowship 

Who is a prophet?

In our time it is easy to see prophets as social reformers, but first and foremost a prophet is a man of God. He is a religious visionary, an innovator, an original thinker; who impresses his own new moral insights on society, arriving at fresh ideas about religion. As such a prophet’s criticisms is felt to have a force and authority that cannot be matched by any known institution on earth.
Last week we delved into two of Amos’ teaching: social and economic justice, and obedience and total loyalty to God – not sacrifices. 
Pressing on, today I’ll be treating his monotheistic view. For Amos, the other gods did not even get an audience – Yahweh is sovereign! 
If time permits, I will explore his visions (5 in total), and his intercessory dialogue. Questions include: when did the visions occur? Is Amos’ writing in chronological order?
However the most valuable questions are these: what is Amos’ message? How can we apply it in our lives and our relationship with God?
So, join us! 
3-4:30pm
The English Room, Bexleyheath Academy

Bexley 

 

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