vbs 2011 songs. the book of the twelve “connecting the dots” the minor prophets are arranged...
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VBS 2011 Songs
THE BOOK OF THE TWELVE
“Connecting The Dots”• The Minor Prophets are arranged thematically.Introduction: God Demands Faithfulness (Hosea)• Hosea to Joel:– Invasions In Both Books
• Joel to Amos: – Destruction of Pagan Nations In Both Books
• Amos to Obadiah: – Remnant of Edom Addressed In Both Books
THE BOOK OF THE TWELVE
“Connecting The Dots”• Obadiah to Jonah:– Judgment: Destruction & Mercy In Both Books
• Jonah to Micah to Nahum:– Assyria (Nineveh) Addressed In Both Books
• Nahum to Habakkuk to Zephaniah:– The Chaldeans Used By God In Both Books
THE BOOK OF THE TWELVE
“Connecting The Dots”• Zephaniah to Haggai:– The Remnant Is In Both Books
• Haggai to Zechariah:– Rebuilding In Both Books (Also Chronological)
• Zechariah to Malachi:– The Coming Day of the Lord In Both Books– (Also Chronological)
• Conclusion: God Demands Faithfulness (Mal.)
LOVING GOD REQUIRES:
Worshipping Only Him• Hosea: His Family Is A Symbol Of Israel’s
Unfaithfulness (Ch. 1-3)– Gomer: A harlot for a wife.– Jezreel: God Scatters (son)– Lo-Ruhamah: Not Obtained Compassion (daughter)– Lo-Ammi: Not My People (son)
LOVING GOD REQUIRES:
Worshipping Only Him• Empty & Hollow Repentance Unacceptable– Chapter 5:15-6:6
• Compare Man’s Violence & God’s Tenderness– Chapter 7:4-7 vs. Chapter 11:1-4
• How Do You Consider The Words of God?– Chapter 8:12
LOVING GOD REQUIRES:
Repenting Of Our Sins• Joel: A Major Locust Invasion Is A Symbol Of A
Coming Invasion of Soldiers.– Chapter 1:1-7
• Notice, This Is More Than Just A Regular Locust Cycle.– Chapter 1:2-3
LOVING GOD REQUIRES:
Caring For The Poor• Amos Is Just A Normal Guy With Plain Talk
About Big Problems. – Chapter 5:21-24, 7:14
• Punishment Is Coming Because They Have Pursued Great Wealth, But Neglected God!– Chapter 6:4-6
• They Choose New Shoes Over Helping Others.– Chapter 2:6, 8:6
VBS 2011 Songs