Module 12:  From Greatness to Destruction

Beginning with Israel as the world super-power, to its eventual destruction, this module follows the decline of Israel through the divided kingdom and beyond. Idolatry, like a cancer, eats away at the very heart of the nation, and despite the many prophets sent by the Lord and the great grace shown, the people are resistant to the heart-cry of God. The message of both Elijah and Elisha and later Amos and Hosea, with their special ministry to the northern tribes, falls on deaf ears. This led to the destruction and exile of these peoples. For the Southern Kingdom too, ignoring the words of their mighty prophets, destruction eventually came and the glorious temple that was built in the beginning lies in ruins at the end. But the longsuffering patience of the Lord is declared on every page. There is a brief unit in this module to introduce you to Hebrew Poetry, the communications medium of so many of the prophets.  The study of Deuteronomy is a prerequisite for this module.

2 U of N Extension Studies Credits.

 

모듈 12 : 융성에서 멸망까지
이스라엘을 세계 초강대국으로 시작하여, 결국 파괴될 때까지, 이 모듈은 분열된 왕국을 통해 그리고 그 너머로 이스라엘의 쇠퇴를 따른다. 우상숭배는 암처럼 국가의 심장부를 먹어치우고, 주님이 보내신 많은 예언자들과 보여지는 큰 은혜에도 불구하고 백성은 신의 심장 울음소리에 저항한다. 엘리야와 엘리샤, 그리고 후에 아모스와 호세아의 메시지는 북부 부족에 대한 그들의 특별 사역과 함께 귀가 먹먹하다. 이로 인해 이 민족들은 파괴되고 추방되었다. 남부 왕국에게도 그들의 강력한 예언자들의 말을 무시하고 결국 파괴가 왔고, 처음에 세워진 영광스러운 사원은 마지막에 폐허에 놓여 있다. 그러나 주님의 오랜 인내심은 매 페이지마다 선언된다. 이 모듈에는 많은 예언자들의 통신 매체인 히브리 시를 소개하기 위한 간단한 단위가 있다. 신명기 연구는 이 모듈의 전제조건이다.
2 U of N Extension Studies Credits.

Hosea

HoseaAs you apply your inductive skills to this moving book, you will feel the broken heart of God over his wayward people as a husband grieves over an unfaithful wife.  You will discover the disastrous fruit of idolatry, and for many in Israel this meant they suffered great injustice because of the false gods worshipped.  But there is always hope….

Introduction to the Prophets and Amos

AmosBefore you study this book, you will be introduced to a new genre, the Old Testament Prophet.  You will learn about this kind of literature and how to observe, interpret and apply it well.  Then you will apply what you have learned to this powerful prophet Amos.  You will discover that when you understand the setting, history and the way the prophets communicated their message, the often overlooked writings of the prophets have much contemporary significance.  

Introduction to Hebrew Poetry

3D man psalmsBefore moving into the Old Testament Prophets with 'The Introduction to the Prophets and Amos', we pause to explore the genre of Hebrew Poetry, which is foundational for any significant engagement with the Prophets.  This brief unit consists of some of the lessons taken from the Psalms module (13:1).  If you have already completed the Psalms module, you can skip this unit but if not, this is essential preparation for the rest of this module, and indeed, for the rest of the course.

1 and 2 Kings

KingsThis book that begins with the glory of God filling a magnificent gold plated temple with his glory, ends with this same temple broken and burned.  How did this happen?  Why did the kingdom divide?  As you work your way through these books you will discover the persistence and longsuffering patience of Israel’s God.  You will see how the blessings and curses of Deuteronomy are worked out in the national life.  You will encounter the God who is "The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness…forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty…” Ex 34:6,7.  The history you will learn in this Unit is an important foundation for your future studies in the prophets, and will help these wonderful books come alive.