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“This is what the LORD says to the house of Israel: ‘Seek me and live...’” — Amos 5:4
Did You Know
A destructive earthquake occurred during the time of Amos. This earthquake was noted at the time, mentioned 200 years later by Zechariah, and referenced by the Jewish historian, Josephus.
Course Number: OT504
Professor:
Retired Professor of Theology and Old Testament at Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana
Course Description:
Success or failure starts at the top, and Israel learned the hard way that human kings were no substitute for the rule of God. This course covers the history of Israel from the beginning of Solomon’s apostasy (I Kings 11) to the Babylonian captivity (II Kings 25). Learners explore the miraculous ministries of Elijah and Elisha, and survey the rise and fall of kings including Hezekiah, Ahab, Josiah, and Jeroboam. The course concludes by examining Nebuchadnezzar’s destruction of Jerusalem.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Grasp the important theological and historical lessons that God has recorded in the books of Kings and Chronicles concerning His faithful dealings with His people.
- Gain a basic understanding of Israel’s apostasy and the events leading up to the fall of Israel.
- Apply these lessons to life and ministry.
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