21 Amos

Question 1

Date and Author

Answer 1

Amos - 793-753 BC

Question 2

Historical Context

Answer 2

Reign of Uzziah of Judah and Jeroboam 2 Isr

Question 3

What is the Redemptive Historical Narrative Connection?

Answer 3

reveals Christ in 3 ways:1. Judgment against the nations foreshadows the judgment that comes in Christ for those who turn against God2. Restoration after exile3. Restoration of David’s fallen tent

Question 4

Key themes & People

Answer 4

• God holds the surrounding nations accountable: Damascus, Gaza, Tyre, Edom, Ammon, Moab- there is a lack of JUSTICE- the law stressed the importance of righteous judgment

Question 5

there is idolatry

Answer 5

golden calves at Dan and Bethel: syncretism - worship them and God

Question 6

God’s judgment

Answer 6

is coming