Monday, January 7th - Day 1

We began looking at who is a prophet and prophetic people. After our final, we will take a brief look at Dorothy Day, Martin Luther King and Thomas Merton...

For now....Let is pray and consider the Scripture, Luke 4:14 - 30
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+4&version=NRSV

This is referred to Jesus' Mission statement. Notice what is 'proclaimed" and who is mentioned as well as the reaction of those in synagogue.

Important stories...

Widow of Zarephath

A foreign widow—socially marginal and religiously outside the true community of God—is fed, her son is brought to life, and she acknowledges YHWH. The individual incident prefigures the national message. God will provide for the Israelites and give them life; they must commit themselves to God.

Elijah - Chariot of Fire

2 Kings 5:1-14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

The Healing of Naaman

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Kings+5%3A1-14&version=NRSV

Powerpoint - Notes

Assignment: Read textbook pages 154 - 157 on Amos
In your notes, write your thoughts on the following statement: In our society, we sometimes enjoy luxuries at the expense of those who are poor.

Tuesday, January 8th - Day 2

Sharing of homework reflection

The O'Jays - For The Love of Money (Audio)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXE_n2q08Yw

It's all about Amos - See notes distributed in class

Referring to notes, we will look further in the Book of Amos, a "writing prophet."

Assignment: Read text pages 157 - 160 - Hosea

In your notes, complete the following: If Hosea were to name his children to symbolize corruption in our time or in our country, what names do you think he might choose? List and explain.

Wednesday, January 9th, Day 3

Prayer : "Cry of the Poor"