Israel into exile

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Israel into exile
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Geography
Israel was a popular location... to invade!
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History
A divided kingdom It began with Jeroboam...
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History the kings
Jehu a good start, but poor finish Jehoahaz
evil (with a brief repentance) Jehoash
evil Jeroboam II evil (but good
militarily) Zechariah evil (assassinated by
Shallum) Shallum only lasted a month
(assassinated) Menahim evil (paid off
Assyria) Pekahiah evil Pekah evil (Assyrian
raids on Israel) Hoshea evil (Assyrians
conquered Israel)
THE SINS OF JEROBOAM
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Gods verdict
Guilty! All this took place because the
Israelites had sinned against the Lord their
God... they worshipped other gods...
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Gods message
Amos Your relationship with God is a privilege
not a right
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Gods message
Amos Your past history does not replace a current
commitment
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Gods message
Amos Religion is empty without action
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Gods verdict
Hosea a prophetic life Israel is like his
unfaithful wife
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Gods verdict
Hosea a prophetic life Israel is like his
unfaithful wife God is like Hosea searching and
redeeming, restoring and forgiving