Visions and plagues
What disaster does Joel open his book with?
What is a locust plague
What was Amos’ occupation before he became a prophet?
What is a shepherd and a fig dresser
Obadiah condemns Edom for violence against whom?
Who is their brother Jacob / the people of Judah
“Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the Lord is near…”
Who is Joel
According to Micah 6:8, what three things does the Lord require?
What is to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly?
What day is described as "great and very terrible" in Joel?
What is the Day of the Lord
Amos begins by pronouncing judgment on which types of nations?
What are Israel's neighbors/surrounding nations
What did Edom do during Judah’s destruction that revealed betrayal?
What is they stood aloof, rejoiced, looted, blocked escapees, and handed over survivors?
“The lion has roared—who will not fear? The Sovereign Lord has spoken—who can but prophesy?”
Who is Amos
What town did Micah prophesy the Messiah would be born in?
What is Bethlehem
What three actions does Joel call the people to do when returning to God?
What are fasting, weeping, and mourning?
According to Amos 5:24, what should "roll down like waters"?
What is justice and righteousness?
Obadiah mentions "deceivers" who betray Edom. Who are they, and what happens to Edom's alliances?
Who are Edom’s allies, who turn against them and drive them out
“Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame; you will be destroyed forever.”
Who is Obadiah
Name two natural signs Joel says will accompany the Day of the Lord
What are sun darkened, moon to blood, fire, smoke, earthquakes.
What vision symbolized God measuring Israel’s sin?
What is a plumb line
According to Obadiah, what specific action did Edom take at the crossroads when the people of Judah were trying to escape
What is they cut off the fugitives or captured survivors and handed them over
“Therefore I will make Samaria a heap of rubble, a place for planting vineyards.”
Who is Micah
In Joel, what valley is described as the place of judgment for all nations
What is the Valley of Jehoshaphat or the Valley of Decision
What kind of famine does Amos warn about in chapter 8?
What is a famine of hearing the Word of the Lord
In verse 3, Edom is accused of being deceived by what specific thing?
What is the pride of their heart and trust in their mountain stronghold?
“You lie on beds inlaid with ivory and lounge on your couches... but you do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph.”
Who is Amos