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SHORT STUFF

LESSON 11

HOSEA TO MICAH

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BIG IDEA

LIKE ISRAEL, I HAVE A CHANCE TO DRAW ON GOD’S INFINITE COMPASSION - ON HIS GRACE.

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WORDS OF WARNING

    • WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MAJOR PR OPHET AND A MINOR PROPHET? [HINT: SEE LESSON 9.] WHAT GROUP OF BOOKS COMES BEFORE THE MINOR PROPHETS? WHAT GROUP OF BOOKS COMES AFTER THE MINOR PROPHETS? THIS LESSON WE WILL LOOK AT THE FIRST SIX MINOR PROPHETS.

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MINOR PROPHETS

    • I can name the first six Minor Prophets.
    • Write their names on the books in the shelf.
    • Colour them light blue.
    • I can quickly find the beginning and end of the first six Minor Prophets in my Bible.

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    • .who Joel said were like thieves climbing in the windows?
      • A huge plague of locusts. They destroyed everything in their path. See Joel 2:4.

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JAMES 1:17

DO YOU KNOW?

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MATTHEW 5:45

MAJOR VS. MINOR PROPHETS

Most of these six Minor Prophets gave their messages before God sent punishments on His people by sending them into another country to be ruled by another nation. Circle what this is called:

    • Exit Exile Excite

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MAIN MESSAGE & OBEDIENCE

    • Do you remember the main message of the prophets?
    • God sent the prophets to call people from their SIN. The prophets warned people what would happen if they did not REPENT. They also told of events that would happen in the FUTURE.
    • Were prophets sent when people were obeying God? YES / NO
    • Because they came to say, "You're doing the wrong thing!" they were never very popular!

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"REPENT! God is going to punish wickedness, but a Saviour will bring a time of peace, so HOPE!"

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Why do you get punished? (eg. grounded, no pocket money this week, Gameboy privileges revoked, no dessert tonight, sent to your room, etc.)

    • Because my parents are unjust and unfair.
    • Because my brother did it; it wasn't my fault!
    • Because it's a consequence of me doing something wrong.

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IN MY LIFE - AMAZING GRACE

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    • Why do you get birthday presents?
      • Because I earn them - I work hard all year to please my parents.
      • Because my parents love me.
      • Because I deserve it - I'm such a good-looking, fabulous kid.

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    • You and Israel have a lot in common! They did the wrong thing (over and over again), and the punishments they received were CONSEQUENCES of wrong-doing. But God brought them back to the land, and offers forgiveness, and will establish His kingdom - not because they deserve it, but through His GRACE... it's an amazing gift!
    • There are always consequences when we do wrong (name a few!). But there's also a chance for us to draw on God's infinite compassion; on His grace... How?

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AMAZING GRACE - GOD'S LOVE

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Micah 2-12

Amos 5:27

Hosea 14:5

Joel 2:32

Hosea 4.9

Jonah 2:2

Micah 2v1

Jonah 2+8

Obadiah v. 17

Amos 9:14

Joel 1:11

Obadiah v. 8