Advent 3: The day of YHWH
12/12/21
Preach
Scripture
Jeremiah 50:31–32; Ezekiel 21:28–30, 38:23; Amos 5:18–24; Micah 4:1; Isaiah 2:2-4, 11:10, 49:3; Matthew 2:15, 24:27,37–40, 28:20; Luke 2:13–14; 1 Corinthians 15:20–27; James 5:7; 1 Thessalonians 3:11–13
Questions
Read Amos Amos 5:18–24. Why does the day of the Lord bring? How do we see judgment in light of the character of God [Exodus 34:6-10]?
What do judgment and justice bring about [Isaiah 2:2-4]?
The day of the LORD will establish YHWH’s mountain as the highest of the mountains. What do mountains symbolise in Scripture? Think of as many mountain events as you can from the bible? What is the common thread?
How can Matthew [2:15] can quote Hosea 11:1 and apply it to Jesus [Isaiah 49:3]?
Where are we now in the story!? Why must we be patient until the coming of the LORD [James 5:7]?
Is Jesus still with us today [Matthew 28:20]. How?
Chronicles is the last scroll of the Hebrew bible [Tanakh]. It ends with the decree of Cyrus to rebuild the temple [2 Chronicles 22-23]. This is the end of the bible for Jews. What happens next? What is the connection?