SPECIAL TOPIC: THAT DAY

This phrase, “in that day” or “on that day,” is a way for the eighth century prophets to speak of God’s visitation (presence), both for judgment and restoration.

Hosea	Amos	Micah
positive	negative	positive	negative	positive	negative
1:11	1:5		1:14(2)		2:4
	2:3		2:16		3:6
2:15			3:14	4:6
2:16	4:5		5:18 (2)		5:10
2:18	5:9		5:20		7:4
2:21	6:2		6:3	7:11(2)
	7:5		8:3	7:12
	9:5	9:11	8:9 (2)
	10:14		8:10
			8:13

This pattern is typical of the prophets. God is going to act against sin in time, but He also offers a day of repentance and forgiveness to those who are willing to change their hearts and actions (i.e., receive a new heart, a new mind, and a new spirit, cf. Ezek. 36:22-27)! God’s purpose of redemption and restoration will be accomplished! He will have a people who reflect His character. The purpose of creation (fellowship between God and humanity) will be fulfilled!

SPECIAL TOPIC: REPENTANCE (OT)

SPECIAL TOPIC: YHWH’S ETERNAL REDEMPTIVE PLAN

SPECIAL TOPIC: COVENANT