{"product_id":"hosea-joel-amos-obadiah-group-bible-study","title":"Hosea, Joel, Amos, and Obadiah (Group Bible Study)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvanced Group Study\u003c\/em\u003e | 8 lessons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to introduce our new format!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Rafiki Bible Study has been beautifully redesigned as a spiral-bound edition with durable covers. Now available as individual copies, this new format is perfect for personal study or group use. Each study includes two introductory lessons (\u003cem\u003eT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ehe Chief End of Bible Study: Thinking Right Thoughts about God\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhat is the Bible about?\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rafiki Bible Study on Hosea (2 lessons) focuses on how the covenant between the Lord and his people is mirrored by the covenant of marriage; that sin is spiritual adultery and God's punishment is severe, yet his compassion outweighs the sins of his people. The study on Joel\u003cspan\u003e (2 lessons) explores Joel's admonishment that Israel reset their focus on God in the midst of catastrophic calamity by repenting of sin and renewing their hope in his covenant faithfulness. \u003c\/span\u003eThe study on Amos\u003cspan\u003e (2 lessons) demonstrates how the only well-founded assurance of a secure position with God is valid evidence of genuine commitment to holy living—being a people committed to making him known. \u003c\/span\u003eThe study on Obadiah\u003cspan\u003e (2 lessons) focuses on pride as a subtle seduction that promises full-blown autonomy, but delivers utter destruction. God will have the last word in the judgment of all nations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach lesson includes notes on the text and questions for discussion written and edited by reformed theologians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe commentaries recommended to accompany this study are \u003cem\u003eHosea\u003c\/em\u003e by Richard Phillips and \u003cem\u003eThe Minor Prophets: Hosea-Jonah\u003c\/em\u003e by James Montgomery Boice, each sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHosea Lesson 1: The Second Greatest Love Story in the Bible\u003cbr\u003eHosea Lesson 2: Hosea’s Prophetic Lawsuit Against Unfaithful Israel\u003cbr\u003eJoel Lesson 3: God Calls His People to True Repentance\u003cbr\u003eJoel Lesson 4: God’s Awesome Power Blesses, Amazes, and Assures His Repentant People\u003cbr\u003eAmos Lesson 5: God Roars Out a Warning to Presumptive Israel\u003cbr\u003eAmos Lesson 6: God Reveals Through His Prophet That His Complacent People Face Deadly Peril\u003cbr\u003eObadiah Lesson 7: God Reveals the Dangerous Deceitfulness of Presumptive Pride\u003cbr\u003eObadiah Lesson 8: God Reveals Coming Doom for Edom and Restoration for Israel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rafiki Bible Study","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47514348683568,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/3611\/2944\/files\/HoseaJoelAmosObadiah.jpg?v=1757355606","url":"https:\/\/resources.rafikifoundation.org\/products\/hosea-joel-amos-obadiah-group-bible-study","provider":"RBS \u0026 Curriculum Sales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}