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The Israelites were warned that the only course which they can follow to avert the imminent disaster is to seek the Lord and to "let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream" (Amos 5:24).
Apr 22, 2021 · Written as a commentary on the social injustice in the kingdom of Israel at a high point of its wealth and power, the book of Amos explains to exiled Israelites why they were punished and warns Judahites not to fall into the same trap. | Prof. Jason Radine.
May 24, 2018 · An existing answer provides some bare essentials for a traditional understanding of "Amos's earthquake", that is, the earthquake that came two years after Amos's preaching and therefore (it is often argued) in some way confirmed his ministry.
Affirming that the eagerly expected "Day of Jehovah" will be darkness and disaster on disaster inevitable (Amos 5:18-20), it again emphasizes Jehovah’s desire for righteousness rather than worship (Amos 5:21-26), and closes with the threat of captivity beyond Damascus. "Jehovah God of Hosts is His Name," as at the close of 3.
Oct 21, 2013 · Let us notice five reasons why it took courage for Amos to speak out in the way that he did. First, Amos’ message was against everyone. We sometimes hear the phrase, “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” This suggests that we can often find support from the enemies of those whom we criticize.
The warnings of punishment came true a few decades later when Shalmaneser and Sargon, kings of Assyria, invaded and destroyed the northern kingdom of Israel. The leaders and inhabitants of the land unfortunately refused to heed the advice and admonitions God gave through Amos and Hosea.
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God says that a real relationship with him will transform a person and how they treat others. Amos’ call to true worship is to “let justice flow like a river, and righteousness like a never-failing stream” (Amos 5:24). These two words are important to Amos.
