Old Testament Lesson 48 (Jonah; Micah) November 21–27 INTRODUCTION The “Minor Prophets” ● Many people are reluctant to read the Old Testament because of its length. Consider these facts: — In the new LDS edition of the Bible, there are 1184 pages in the Old Testament and 860 of these precede the writings of the [...]
Old Testament Lesson 47 (Amos; Obadiah) November 14–20 AMOS The Book of Amos Amos is one of the 12 prophets of the Old Testament with shorter books referred to as “minor prophets” (by no means meaning their messages were of lesser import). Amos prophesied during the reigns of Uzziah, king of Judah, and Jeroboam II, [...]
Old Testament Lesson 46 (Hosea 1–6, 10-14; Joel) November 7–13 HOSEA The Book of Hosea Hosea is one of the 12 prophets of the Old Testament with shorter books referred to as “minor prophets” (by no means meaning their messages were of lesser import). Hosea prophesied in the Northern Kingdom of Israel between 752–721 BC [...]
Old Testament Lesson 45 (Daniel 1–6) October 31–November 6 THE PROPHET DANIEL ● Ezekiel 14:14, 20 Ezekiel compared Daniel's faith to that of both Noah and Job. Paul said that, through his faith, Daniel "subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, [and] stopped the mouths of lions" (Hebrews 11:33). The story of Daniel, with his gift [...]
Old Testament Lesson 44 (Ezekiel 1-3; 18; 33–34; 36–37; 43–44; 47–48) October 24-30 “Thou Shalt Speak My Words” ● Ezekiel 2–3; 3:4 Ezekiel’s call to the ministry. The Lord gives him words of encouragement and instruction, despite the fact that the people of his day were rebellious. Individual Responsibility for Sin ● Ezekiel 18:1–2 A [...]
