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Jan 20, 2011 · In his second prayer for Israel, Amos only said: “please cease” (Amos 7:5). The Hebrew words behind Amos’ request means “to cease doing something.” The vision of the devastating fire was so terrifying that Amos’ prayer on behalf of Israel did not ask for forgiveness but that God would refrain from sending the judgment.
- Who Is Amos and What Do We Know About him?
- What Was The Focus of Amos’ Ministry?
- 5 Lessons We Can Learn from Amos
If you were asked to describe a biblical prophet, I’m sure there are several images that come to mind? You might picture a young man standing in the throne room of a corrupt king, an astute older man writing intently by candlelight, or an outspoken preacher shouting on a street corner to a distracted crowd that simply has no time for his rantings. ...
At the time Amos traveled north to Bethel, the northern kingdom was living in relative prosperity, on the surface at least. The economy was booming, the borders were secure, religious holidays were celebrated, and the nation was at peace with its sibling in the south. Furthermore, Israel did not have to contend with immediate threats from rival nat...
Though Amos ministered to Israel and delivered a specific message for a specific time in its history, there are several things we can learn from his life, message, and ministry that are applicable even today. 1. God Calls and Commissions Ordinary Individuals Nothing about Amos’ vocation as a shepherd and farmer would have marked him as one suited t...
- Introduction. He was a shepherd from Tekoa, a small village in the hill country of Judah, but his message was for the whole house of Israel and the nations of the world.
- Amos 1:1. Who Was Amos and When Did He Minister? The Hebrew name Amos means “bearer” or “burden” and refers to the weighty warning that the Lord commissioned Amos to carry to the kingdom of Israel.
- Amos 1:2. “The Lord Will Roar from Zion” “This introduction was natural in the mouth of a herdsman who was familiar with the roaring of lions, the bellowing of bulls, and the lowing of kine [cattle].
- Amos 1:3–2:16. The Lord Will Pour Out Judgments. Here the prophet Amos forecast the Lord’s judgments upon the Syrians (see Amos 1:3–5), Philistines (see Amos 1:6–8), Tyrians (see Amos 1:9–10), Edomites (see Amos 1:11–12), Ammonites (see Amos 1:13–15), and Moabites (see Amos 2:1–3).
For example, from a short passage from the book of the eighth-century B.C. prophet Amos, we can learn: something about the problems of translation and why scholars sometimes emend (that is, change) the text; how a knowledge of everyday life in Bible times and of earlier pre-Israelite cultures help illuminate the text; something about the nature of the prophetic calling; and finally, a little ...
Apr 30, 2024 · Amos obeyed God’s word to continue prophesying in Israel. Part of that prophecy was a personal message of tragedy for Amaziah (Amos 7:17). Amos is not mentioned by name in any other books of the Bible, but his work is quoted twice in the New Testament, once by Stephen (Acts 7:42–43) and once by James (Acts 15:15–17).
A foundational verse concerning the purpose of God’s writing prophets is Amos 3:7: “Surely the Lord God does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.” Through His prophets, and later through the New Testament apostles’ writings, God has given those who are spiritually hungry insights into the past, present ...
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Dec 1, 2013 · The writer of Second Kings tells us that God’s prophets urged Israel and Judah to turn from their evil ways and keep God’s commandments, but the people stubbornly ignored them (2 Ki 17:13–14). Amos is an example of this. When God sent Amos with a message of judgment, the false priest tries to silence him (Am 7:10–13).
