1. VBS 2011 Songs

2. THE BOOK OF THE TWELVE “Connecting The Dots” The Minor Prophets are arranged thematically. Introduction: God Demands Faithfulness (Hosea) Hosea to Joel: – Invasions In Both Books Joel to Amos: – Destruction of Pagan Nations In Both Books Amos to Obadiah: – Remnant of Edom Addressed In Both Books

3. THE BOOK OF THE TWELVE “Connecting The Dots” Obadiah to Jonah: – Judgment: Destruction & Mercy In Both Books Jonah to Micah to Nahum: – Assyria (Nineveh) Addressed In Both Books Nahum to Habakkuk to Zephaniah: – The Chaldeans Used By God In Both Books

4. THE BOOK OF THE TWELVE “Connecting The Dots” Zephaniah to Haggai: – The Remnant Is In Both Books Haggai to Zechariah: – Rebuilding In Both Books (Also Chronological) Zechariah to Malachi: – The Coming Day of the Lord In Both Books – (Also Chronological) Conclusion: God Demands Faithfulness (Mal.)

5. LOVING GOD REQUIRES: Worshipping Only Him Hosea: His Family Is A Symbol Of Israel’s Unfaithfulness (Ch. 1-3) – Gomer: A harlot for a wife. – Jezreel: God Scatters (son) – Lo-Ruhamah: Not Obtained Compassion (daughter) – Lo-Ammi: Not My People (son)

6. LOVING GOD REQUIRES: Worshipping Only Him Empty & Hollow Repentance Unacceptable – Chapter 5:15-6:6 Compare Man’s Violence & God’s Tenderness – Chapter 7:4-7 vs. Chapter 11:1-4 How Do You Consider The Words of God? – Chapter 8:12

7. LOVING GOD REQUIRES: Repenting Of Our Sins Joel: A Major Locust Invasion Is A Symbol Of A Coming Invasion of Soldiers. – Chapter 1:1-7 Notice, This Is More Than Just A Regular Locust Cycle. – Chapter 1:2-3

8. LOVING GOD REQUIRES: Caring For The Poor Amos Is Just A Normal Guy With Plain Talk About Big Problems. – Chapter 5:21-24, 7:14 Punishment Is Coming Because They Have Pursued Great Wealth, But Neglected God! – Chapter 6:4-6 They Choose New Shoes Over Helping Others. – Chapter 2:6, 8:6

9. VBS 2011 Songs