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Minor Prophets
Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016 (message contributor)
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1. Joel: Return To God
Contributed on Aug 25, 2016
Joel's plea is for the people to return to God. He reminds them of God's discipline in the past using swarms of locusts, and urges them to repent because this time God was going to use an army.
JOEL: RETURN TO GOD A. Is there anybody here who is AFRAID of INSECTS? 1. I am not too fond of SPIDERS, or anything that STINGS. ILLUSTRATION: My granddaughter Shalie, who is the oldest daughter of my oldest daughter, is terrified of most if not all INSECTS. She is getting married ...read more
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2. Minor Prophets: Amos The Shepherd Prophet
Contributed on Jan 24, 2017
If you are being mistreated and taken advantage of by those who think themselves superior, then Amos is the prophet that you want in your corner. He is known as the "Champion of the Poor."
A. Do you ever read the “TOP TEN WORST” lists? ILLUSTRATION: The TOP TEN WORST DRESSED at the Academy Awards. The TOP TEN WORST MOVIES of the year. The TOP TEN WORST VACATION SPOTS in America. 1. We find these LISTS somewhat AMUSING, but what if there were a “TOP TEN WORST LIST” ...read more
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3. Introduction To The Minor Prophets
Contributed on Aug 25, 2016
The Minor Prophets is that section of the Bible that one preacher describes as "The clean pages of the Bible." This lesson addresses why it is important to study the minor prophets.
INTRODUCTION TO THE MINOR PROPHETS 5/1/16 – Garfield A. Hebrews 1:1- “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways.” 1. Today I am going to start a series of lessons on the MINOR PROPHETS. COMMENT: I know you ...read more
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4. Obadiah: Pride Goes Before Destruction
Contributed on Aug 25, 2016
The battle began with Jacob and Esau in their mother's womb, and continue with the nations of Israel and Edom. Obadiah addresses the cruelty of Edom against their brother Israel.
OBADIAH: PRIDE GOES BEFORE DESTRUCTION (Study of Minor Prophets) 5/15/16 – Garfield A. How many of you fought with your brother or sister growing up? Sibling rivalry is a very common occurrence. 1. You may recall some of those battles between you and your brother or sister ...read more
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5. Jonah: The Rebellious Prophet
Contributed on Aug 30, 2016
We may try to run from God, but we cannot hide. It is much better to do what God commands of us, than to suffer the consequences of our disobedience.
JONAH: THE REBELLIOUS PROPHET A. If you hang around FISHERMEN for long, you will hear a lot of “FISH STORIES.” 1. You’ll notice how the FISH keeps getting BIGGER and BIGGER each time the STORY is TOLD. 2. Or you’ll hear some amazing story about “the one ...read more
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6. Micah: Judgment And Blessing
Contributed on Jan 24, 2017
God takes Israel to court.
A. “Can you HEAR me now?” 1. That’s one of those COMMERCIAL CATCH PHRASES everyone knows. ILLUSTRATION: In 2001 Verizon Wireless hired 50 people to travel the country and test the company’s CELLULAR NETWORK. They each averaged 100,000 miles a year to ensure that the Verizon Network was ...read more