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The Minor Prophets

Session One: Introduction

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Thesis

• If you as a Christian are ignorant of the teaching in the Minor Prophets you are ignorant of your part in God’s plan for the Second Coming

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AN EXPERIENTIAL EXEGESIS OF HOSEA’S WORLD

A. Politically there was anarchy, bloodshed, and revolt

I. WHAT WERE TIMES LIKE FOR HOSEA?

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AN EXPERIENTIAL EXEGESIS OF HOSEA’S WORLD

A. Politically there was anarchy, bloodshed, and revolt

B. Socially it was a world of compromise and corruption

I. WHAT WERE TIMES LIKE FOR HOSEA?

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AN EXPERIENTIAL EXEGESIS OF HOSEA’S WORLD

A. Politically there was anarchy, bloodshed, and revolt

B. Socially it was a world of compromise and corruption

C. Religiously it was a world of idolatry and immorality

I. WHAT WERE TIMES LIKE FOR HOSEA?

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Definition

• Your heart encompasses the decisions you make that you actually act upon

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HOW SOLOMON CHOSE WISDOM, 1 KINGS 3:5-12

1. Acknowledge God’s faithfulness, 6

2. Take the place of a child, 73. Recognize who created you, 74. Desire to have an

understanding heart, 9

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What Was Life Like for Hosea?

• Lo-ruhamah means “Not-having-obtained-mercy”

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What Was Life Like for Hosea?

• Lo-ruhamah means “Not-having-obtained-mercy”

• Lo-ammi means “Not-my-people”

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The Bible Types

• Hosea—God the lover and Savior of his people

• Gomer—Israel while spiritually adulterous against God

• The children—the people of Israel

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What Was Life Like for Hosea?

• The name Jezreel has two meanings: Sown by God and Scattered by God

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