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Analyzing Oracles from the Book of Amos
Part 1: “Woe (hôy) Oracles: Especially frequent in Isaiah, these oracles are pure judgment addressed to a specific recipient. This Hebrew particle indicating sorrow always introduces them. These are frequent in Isaiah, but are scattered throughout the minor prophets as well. A full Woe Oracle includes an address to the defendant, an indictment/description of charges and a verdict (Amos 6:1–14).”
1. What is the LORD’s address to the defendant?
2. What is the LORD’s indictment/description of charges?
3. What is the LORD’s verdict?

Part 2: The book of Amos features a number of kinds of oracles (sayings) including the salvation oracle found in Amos 9:11–15.

Answer the following questions concerning this saying of hope:
1. How do we know that this passage is a salvation oracle?
2. Describe the imagery presented in the oracle.
3. What transformation, or response, is expected of the people by God?
4. What makes this oracle stand out in the book of Amos?

Your combined answers should total at least 800 words.