The Prophets Lesson #9
Amos Outline I. Introduction And Judgments (1:1-2:16) A. Introduction (1:1-2).B. Judgment on Damascus (1:3-5).C. Judgment on Gaza (1:6-8).D. Judgment on Tyre (1:9-10).E. Judgment on Edom (1:11-12).F. Judgment on Ammon (1:13-15).G. Judgment on Moab (2:1-3).H. Judgment on Judah (2:4-5).I. Judgment on Israel (2:6-16). II. The Three Sermons On Judgment (3:1-6:14) A. The first sermon: Israel’s present […]
The Prophets Lesson #8
Introduction To Amos I. Structure Of Amos A. The nine chapters of the book of Amos emphasize one central theme: The people of the nation of Israel have broken their covenant with God, and His judgment against their sin will be severe. After a brief introduction of Amos as the prophet (1:1-2), the book falls […]
The Prophets Lesson #5
Joel Notes I. The Desolation Of Judah (1:1-2:17) A. The scourge of locusts and drought (1:1-20). B. An urgent appeal for repentance (2:1-17). II. The Deliverance Of Judah (2:18-3:21) A. The blessings promised (2:18-32). B. Judgment on the nations (3:1-16). C. Glorification of the people of God (3:17-21). Outline Joel 1:1-2:17 Joel 2:18-3:21
The Prophets Lesson #4
Introduction To Joel I. Structure Of Joel A. The three brief chapters of this book are divided into two major sections of about equal length. In the first section (1:1-2:17), the prophet Joel introduces himself and speaks to his readers about their need to turn from their sins. The speaker in the second part of […]
The Prophets Lesson #7
Jonah Outline I. Jonah Fleeing (1:1-17) A. The reason for his flight (1:1-2).B. The route of his flight (1:3).C. The results of his flight (1:4-17). II. Jonah Praying (2:1-10) A. The characteristics of his prayer (2:1-9).B. The answer to his prayer (2:10). III. Jonah Preaching (3:1-10) A. God’s command to preach (3:1-3).B. The content of […]
The Prophets Lesson #6
Introduction To Jonah I. Structure Of Jonah A. The book begins with God’s call to Jonah to preach in the great city of Nineveh, capital of the Assyrian empire. As staunch political enemies of the Israelites and as worshipers of false gods, the Assyrians also were shunned as pagans and outcasts. Yet God’s call to […]
The Prophets Lesson #3
Obadiah Outline I. The Doom Of Edom (1-9) A. The certainty of the ruin (1-4).B. The completeness of the ruin (5-9). II. The Denunciation Of Edom (10-14) A. For unbrotherliness (10).B. For aloofness (11-12).C. For aggressiveness (13-14). III. The Day Of The Lord (15-21) A. The time and nature of Edom’s destruction (15-16).B. The restoration […]
The Prophets Lesson #2
Introduction To Obadiah I. Structure Of Obadiah A. Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, having twenty-one verses. It is never quoted or even echoed in the New Testament. In a brief introduction, the author reveals himself as the prophet Obadiah, a name meaning “servant of the Lord” or “worshiper of Jehovah.” He […]
The Prophets Lesson #35
Introduction To Habakkuk I. Structure Of Habakkuk A. Habakkuk primarily deals with the age-old problems of evil and human suffering. Although his book contains only three short chapters, they present a striking contrast. In the first two chapters, Habakkuk protests, complains, and questions God. However, the final chapter is a beautiful psalm of praise. Habakkuk […]
The Prophets Lesson #34
Nahum Outline I. The Destruction Of Nineveh Is Decreed (1:1-15) A. The general principles of divine judgment (1:1-8). B. The destruction of Nineveh and deliverance of Judah (1:9-15). II. The Destruction Of Nineveh Is Described (2:1-13) A. The call to battle (2:1-2).B. The destruction of Nineveh (2:3-13). III. The Destruction Of Nineveh Is Deserved (3:1-19) […]