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Chapter 15, Old Testament Minor Prophets, Micah. (pt1)

2-5-23 Biblical LiteracyDr. David Capes continued in the Minor Prophets series by introducing Micah. Dr. Capes gave us the 30,000 foot view of Micah, including the history and setting. He continued with various oracles forSamaria showing judgment and the hope and promise of restoration in a world that recognizes God as God. Dr. Capes show […]

2 years ago

Dr. David Capes
Chapter 14, Old Testament Minor Prophets, Hosea (pt 3)

Mark completed the study of Hosea in the Study of the Minor Prophets series with a focus of God going to trial with the Israelites. Trials in Israel at the time needed two to three witnesses for a capital offense – ones punishable by death. In Hosea, God takes Israel to court because Israel has broken covenant […]

2 years ago

Mark Lanier
Chapter 13, Old Testament Minor Prophets, Hosea (pt 2)

1-15-23 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued in the Minor Prophets Series with Part II of Hosea on metaphors. God uses all forms of communication, and metaphors link one idea to another. Use of agricultural related metaphors in Hosea show we reap what we sow. Some household metaphors reflect the tenderness of God. Points for home: What is sowing in […]

2 years ago

Mark Lanier
Chapter 12, Old Testament Minor Prophets, Hosea (pt 1)

Mark continued The Minor Prophets series with an initial look at the book of Hosea. The Bible and Prophets are about God using people and language to communicate to humanity. Today’s focus was with metaphors. Metaphors make us think. – Metaphors in Hosea applied to the people then with their culture and language. – Choices […]

2 years ago

Mark Lanier
Chapter 11 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Amos (pt 5)

Pastor David Fleming continued the study in the Minor Prophets with Amos 5 & 6. His lesson contained three points: 1. What time is it? A time of peace and prosperity for Israel, but lamentations are coming. Time for God to stop the party. God is continually working out His plan and purpose. 2. What […]

3 years ago

Pastor David Fleming
Chapter 10 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Amos (pt 4)

11-20-22 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued the study of Amos in the Minor Prophets Series.today’s lesson focused on important passages in Amos.The Hebrew biblical language has only 6,000 to 7,000 words.Compare that with the average English speaking person who knows 20,000 to 30,000 words.The realm of meaning for a Hebrew word contains many similes and metaphors according […]

3 years ago

Mark Lanier
Chapter 9 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Amos (pt 3)

Mark continued in the study of the Minor Prophets with the final lesson on Amos. Mark focused on passages in Amos that reflected when they were written and what we can learn from those passages today. God’s word is inerrant, meaning no error. His Word is written exactly as He intended. Mark explained that we […]

3 years ago

Mark Lanier
Chapter 8 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Amos (pt 2)

Mark Lanier continued with the study of The Minor Prophets – Part II of Amos. Mark shared extensive historical context and background. Amos was from Judah in the eighth century. His occupation was a breeder of cattle/sheep, a traveling consultant and dresser of figs. Mark also identified passages in Amos which speak of God’s judgment on Israel the northern kingdom. […]

3 years ago

Mark Lanier
Chapter 7 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Amos (pt 1)

Dr. David Capes taught today in the continuing study of the Minor Prophets with an introduction to Amos. The prophet Amos was a shepherd and a man of means in the 8th century BC. He prophesied the future of the northern kingdom Israel by speaking to the people what God revealed. He spoke of judgment coming against […]

3 years ago

Dr. David Capes
Chapter 6 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Obadiah (pt 1)

10-16-22 Biblical-Literacy Mark returned to teaching on the minor prophets with the study of Obadiah. Listen to Mark explore Obadiah with insights into Israel’s culture at the time as he reveals powerful truths from the one chapter book: God is the present tense. He not a territorial God. God is 100 percent reliable. We enjoy […]

3 years ago

Mark Lanier
Chapter 5 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Jonah (pt 3)

10-2-22 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued with the study of the Minor Prophets and week 3 of Jonah. Mark showed us in today’s lesson that characters drive a good story. In the 47 verses of Jonah, we not only see Jonah in action but the sailors, the Ninevites, and Jesus. Sailors: each cried out to their own god for […]

3 years ago

Mark Lanier
Chapter 4 – Old Testament Minor Prophets, Jonah (pt 2)

Mark continued with the study of the Minor Prophets: Part II of Jonah. Mark shares examples how “stories” have always been an important means of communication. In this lesson we learn what the story of Jonah says— Of God: God speaks! God cares about all people. God plans. God saves. Of Jonah: Disobedient. Uncaring. Out of sync with God. Miserable. Of me: Importance of […]

3 years ago

Mark Lanier