Prophets are Men sent by God to speak His heart to His people
Remind the People of Covenant
Announce the ways the covenant is violated
Spell out the Punishment for violation
Hold out Hope after the punishment
B/C God’s purpose is to relate to people and build up an obedient, live giving communion of persons on this earth.
Reminds the people that the Covenant requires Justice, the care of the poor is the way in which true religion is to be seen. (4:4-11, 5:14-15, 5:23-24, Jer 7:5-7, James 1:27)
Amos Announces ways covenant it violated (2:6-8, 5:10-12, 8:5, Luke 12:48)
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