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Apr 11, 2022 · Instead, Amos faithfully shared the message Yahweh entrusted him to deliver. And, as we read in the book of Amos, Yahweh, the lion who roars from Zion, had a lot to say to His people (Amos 1:2).
Dec 2, 2019 · God called Amos from the south and sent him to the north, hoping that somehow His children might listen to a stranger, a prophet of God who had a message for them. At this time, Israel, that having been the ten Northern tribes where Amos had been called to minister the Word, was still intact.
Mar 20, 2024 · Amos weaves together poetic language and vivid imagery to convey God’s message. He begins by announcing God’s coming judgment upon the surrounding nations. From Damascus to Gaza, from Tyre to Edom, Amos exposes their sins, emphasizing God’s sovereignty over all nations.
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Apr 26, 2024 · Amos had been a farmer until God directed him to go to the Northern Kingdom of Israel with his message. Being a prophet did not depend on the family one came from or belonging to any guild of professional religious people. Rather, it depended on God’s sovereign call to serve as His spokesman.
He sensed God’s call to trek up north to Bethel, an important city with a large temple, to start announcing God’s word to the people. This book is a collection of his sermons, poems, and visions uttered over the years.
May 9, 2024 · But instead of making excuses, Amos obeyed and became God’s powerful voice for change. God has used ordinary people such as shepherds, carpenters, and fishermen all through the Bible. Whatever you are in this life, God can use you. Amos wasn’t much. He was a "just-a."
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Oct 13, 2016 · In four ways, the Old Testament book of Amos is essential for a robust understanding of the gospel. 1. Amos was written with God’s people in mind. While Amos 1:2–2:3 includes judgments against the nations surrounding Israel, the bulk of the book is directed at Israel (with Judah, the southern kingdom, included).
