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6. There is a wonderful explanation of Amos, chapter 8, in the Dole Bible Study Notes, Volume 4. There you will see an example of historical and spiritual information corroborating one another. It is well worth your time to read and reflect on this explanation. You might also enjoy looking at the Sower Notes, Volume III, Chapter 58. 7.
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–Thomas L. Constable, The Bible Knowledge Commentary, Old Testament, I Kings “Jeroboam could have been an instrument of blessing for Israel. He was divinely chosen and given promises that his dynasty would continue and prosper if he obeyed the Lord (I Kings 11:38-39). But Jeroboam did not
In Isaiah, the anavim are the brokenhearted (61:1-2), the homeless (58:7), and those who have been robbed of their rights (10:2), but it is Amos who first uses this word in Israel's prophetic preaching. According to Amos, the anavim of the land are afflicted and vulnerable (8:4). 3. Amos proclaims that the poor are tzadik ["innocent" or ...
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Guide to the Book of. Amos. One important aspect of the ancient TaNaK order of the Hebrew Bible is that the 12 prophetic works of Hosea through Malachi, sometimes referred to as the Minor Prophets, were designed as a single book called The Twelve. Amos is the third book of The Twelve. Amos was a shepherd and fig tree farmer (Amos 7:14 ) who ...
only does everyone have a part but an equal part. Amos was a layman, not a priest. Yet Amos was chosen by the Lord to deliver this difficult message. Throughout the Scripture, we see God using all kinds of people to reach, teach, and heal. READ Amos 1:1 and Amos 7:10-14 ASK What was Amos' profession? (Shepherd, caretaker of sycamore trees)
The first and underlying focus of Amos is on the person and doctrine of God. He is the primary actor and speaker in the text. Of the 146 verses in the book of Amos, first person singular verbs contained in divine speech occur 81 times in 55 verses (37.7%, e.g., 1:3).8 Additionally, the names and titles of God
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Aug 21, 2023 · Amos speaks of a coming famine, not of food, but of the word of God. This famine will cause people to thirst for God’s word, but they will not find it. Chapter 9 – Destruction and Restoration. In the final chapter, Amos sees a vision of God standing beside the altar, signifying the imminent destruction of the sanctuaries and the people ...
