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Apr 11, 2022 · 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...
Amos is divided into three parts. Chapters 1-2 contain a series of messages to Israel and the other nations. Chapters 3-6 are a collection of poems, and chapters 7-9 detail a series of visions about God’s impending judgment upon Israel.
Feb 1, 2021 · The Book of Amos Addresses Caring for the Poor and the Oppressed. The Book of Amos showcases God’s depth of passion for justice and care for the downtrodden.
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Feb 26, 2024 · God shows Amos a vision of a plumb line, symbolizing the standard of justice and righteousness by which the Israelites are to be measured. These chapters signify the divine assessment of Israel’s moral and ethical failure, as well as the inevitability of consequences for societal corruption.
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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Dec 2, 2019 · Amos 1:1 says, “The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel, two years before the earthquake.” Here is the introduction to the Book of Amos.
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Amos was God’s man giving God’s message. Simply because Israel was being religious on the surface did not guarantee that God would not judge their sin. Because of their rejection of His law—their deceit and robbery and violence and oppression of the poor—God said, “I hate, I despise your feast days….