5. Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Jonah, Micah
Bible101—Understanding Old Testament Structure
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All the prophets of the Old Testament are stepping stones to the coming of Jesus, Who will one day restore the broken kingdoms of Israel and fulfill the words of Isaiah and his fellow prophets. Though there is debate over the timeline these books were written, it’s important to stick to our original questions when topics of contention arise: regardless of when these books were written, how can different perspectives give us a better understanding of Jesus?
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