Lesson 5 - The Cry of the Prophets || MelVee Sabbath School || Q3 2019
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In this lesson 5 of 13 our guest panelists discuss the cry of four Prophets of God (Amos, Micah, Ezekiel and Isaiah): Click to watch at https://youtu.be/ItgllrKeHdQ OVERVIEW: 》A. God suffers because of injustice. When Israel decided to replace theocracy with monarchy to be like the other nations, God sent a prophet to warn them about the consequences of their decision. ❖ If they wanted to be like the rest of the nations, they would soon behave like they did. That is, they would become unfair, take advantage of the poor and let loose of all their remorse. 》B. God calls to repentance. (The message of Amos). ❖ The message of Amos begins by announcing God's punishment on the nations because of their atrocities (1:3-2:3). ❖ However, Israel got the longest list of sins and the most severe condemnation: selfishness, greed, taking advantage of the defenseless, immorality, injustice... (2:6-16). ❖ God calls His people to repentance and to radically change their attitude: “Hate evil, love good; establish justice in the gate.” (Amos 5:15) 》C. God requests justice and forgives sin. (The message of Micah). ❖ Obstruction of justice, violence, bribery, evicting the widows, child abuse. Princes who strip the people. Greedy priests and prophets who prophesy for money. This was the condition of Judah during the reign of Ahaz. ❖ However, God had not abandoned His people despite their sins. He hasn't abandoned us either. ❖ God is willing to forgive our sins if we sincerely repent. He also expects a clear change in our attitude: Micah 6:8. 》D. God offers a second chance (The message of Ezekiel). ❖ Ezekiel exposed the root of Sodom's sin: pride, economic comfort and idleness. This led to neglecting the afflicted and needy (Ezekiel 16:49). ❖ Judah followed Sodom's steps. Injustice spread throughout their land, because everyone was just self seeking (Ezekiel 34:2-21). ❖ God promised to punish this behavior. He set an example of how a true shepherd should behave (Ezekiel 34:22-31; John 10:1-16). ❖ Nevertheless, He always gives a second chance (Ezekiel 16:55). 》E. God restores justice. (The message of Isaiah). ❖ During the first years of his ministry, Isaiah confronted serious problems in his surroundings: violence, wickedness, bribery, injustice towards the orphan and widow, accumulation of estates. ❖ God is willing to forgive sin, and He expects a change of behavior (1:6-8). ❖ However, the final restoration of justice will come with God's direct intervention through the work of the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth (42:1-7; 53:4-6). ❖ He will eventually restore the Kingdom of God on Earth. He will bring justice, mercy, healing and restoration. This video was recorded and published by MelVee Video Productions, "A Divine Voice Out of Africa." Your gift helps record and reach more people across the internet platforms, radio and TV with the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ. Click here to donate to your favourite ministry. https://paypal.me/MelVeeProductions/ THANK YOU for your generous support. WEBSITE: www.melveeproductions.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/Melvee.Video.Productions www.facebook.com/Melvee.Video.Productions -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "The Root of Bitterness // with Coach Melusi Ndhlalambi" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XeVkuEZOSM -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-