The Tanakh Podcast

Micah is the fourth of the prophets who predicted the rise of the Assyrians and the downfall of Shomron and the ravaging of Judah. Today we discuss Micah's geography, imagery, empathy, poetry, and a little about archaeology as well.

Yonah is furious that God has forgiven Nineveh. Why is he so angry? Now Yonah reveals why he ran away to Tarshish. And God teaches him an important lesson about Justice and Mercy and what it is to be human.

Yonah calls on Nineveh to repent. They do! But are the changes that they make just a show or do they reflect a deeper process of change?

Jonah prays from the belly of the fish. Why does it take him 3 days to pray? What does he say in his prayer? Is he remorseful? Does he do Teshuva?

God instructs Yonah to call on Ninenveh to repent. Yonah refuses. He will not be accept the mission. Yonah runs from God. But ironically, on the way he influences others to find God!

Today we study a book that is only one chapter in length!

Amos ch.9 is confusing. Is Amos predicting curse or blessing?

Amos predicts a thirst and a hunger for God - but that the people will be unable to find the word of God. This is the most devastatingly awful prophecy! So why have so many people found solace in these verses and turned them into song?

Amos has an unpleasant encounter in the Temple at Beth-El in which he is accused of treason and national betrayal. This allows Amos to reflect upon the difference between authentic prophets and prophets for hire.

Woe! This chapter yet again assails the people of Samaria for their carefree lifestyle and their abandonment of justice and warns that their wealth and security will soon be undone.