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Amos 1:1-15 ESV / 2 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. The words of Amos, who was among the shepherds 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. And he said: “The Lord roars from Zion and utters his voice from ...
Amos 1:2. And he said, The LORD will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the habitations of the shepherds shall mourn, and the top of Carmel shall wither. Revelation 5:5. And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the ...
Jan 24, 2017 · Then the citizens of Nineveh repent, and God relents from his punishment. So even though he says in Amos 1-2 “for three crimes of X and for four I will not turn back the punishment”, this really is hyperbole. If God were not interested in repentance, he wouldn’t have this strategy of speaking to his prophets.
- Does One Colorful Phrase Really Matter?
- The Significance of “Like”
- A Prowling, Roaring Lion? Does That Even Make Sense?
- An Example from A Real-World Lion
- When Do Lions Roar?
- How to Resist This Prowling, Roaring Lion
- What Are The Weapons at Our Disposal to Resist him?
- What If We Don’T Resist Him and We Fall For The Enemy’S Tricks?
- Wrapping Up with A Lesson from Peter’s Life
- Applying 1Peter 5:8-10 to Your Life
Before we get all deep here, let’s discuss if these are even legit questions to ask or answer. Isn’t this phrase “just a stylistic choice” or “a little bit of color” that Peter is using to spiff up his letter? It’s just one little simile, right? Does one little simile even matter? Yes, yes it DOES matter! There are no wasted words in the Bible. In ...
Because 1Peter 5:8 is such a familiar verse, people often unknowingly paraphrase or misquote it. Since every word is precious, we don’t want to add any, change any, or leave any out! I myself have heard people paraphrase or outright misquote this verse as “Your enemy the devil IS a roaring lion…” Please note that Peter does NOT say that! He says th...
Next, let’s look at how Peter describes this counterfeit lion. I think he’s actually poking a bit of fun at the enemy here and he’s making a valuable point. He says the evil one is prowling around and roaring. That’s significant because with cats, “prowling” and “roaring” don’t go together, and this is useful information to have. Cats are amazing c...
My husband recently showed me a video of a hiker being stalked by a mountain lion. For about half a mile this guy tries to back away from this lion and plead with him to go away. Because you know it ends well, this guy’s useless antics are pretty amusing. The hiker never (and I mean never) shuts up the whole time, while that lion just silently purs...
Lions roar to sound an alarm to the rest of their pride, to establish their territory, to warn off a rival, or when they feel threatened. Our little kitty cats are the same way. A growling, hissing, screaming cat is primarily a frightened cat. It sounds scary and aggressive to us, which is why it’s a great defense mechanism. This is a strange turn ...
Well, what are we supposed to do with this prowling, roaring lion? Peter helpfully tells us, in the very next verse, exactly what to do: “Resist him, firm in your faith” (1Peter 5:9). James also instructs us in his letter to “resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7) I bet you’re wondering what happened to that hiker. Well, about 5 ...
We have numerous weapons with which we can resist the evil one. First, we have our faith. Our faith tells us who we are – we belong to Jesus and no counterfeit lion can snatch us out of His hands. Second, the Word of God is sharper than any sword. It is full of promises we can stand on to resist our enemy. Third, we have prayer – we can talk to our...
There’s one more thing I want to point out from this passage. Peter says that this prowling, roaring lion harasses all believers – we will all suffer from his constant attempts to terrify and defeat us. He encourages us that we are not alone in these trials, and we can be victorious if we stand firm in our faith to resist the enemy. However, none o...
Peter wraps up this section on dealing with our enemy by stating in verse 10, “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” Note the phrase “will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” I think Pet...
Peter clearly reveals to us that our enemy is just a prowling, roaring lion. He sounds and looks scary, but he has no real power to destroy us. Make no mistake – the evil one knows he can’t destroy or kill you. He knows you are no longer his prey. But he can run around you roaring. He can distract, discourage and frighten you so badly you just keep...
Oct 13, 2018 · The lion roars in the morning and evening. The Bible says in Psalm 92:1-2, “It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, “proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night.” The Bible says over and over that the fire of the altar is to be lit morning and night (Lev. 6:12-13, Ezra 3:4).
Jan 4, 2022 · Lions are legendary for their strength, beauty, and fearlessness. The lion has been called the king of the beasts and the king of the jungle, and, in the Bible, Jesus is called the Lion of Judah (Revelation 5:5). The lion symbolism expands our understanding of baby Jesus in the manger (Luke 2:7) and the suffering Savior on the cross (Isaiah 53: ...
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Sep 19, 2019 · 2 Kings 17:25-26. 25 When they first lived there, they did not worship the LORD; so he sent lions among them and they killed some of the people. 26 It was reported to the king of Assyria: “The people you deported and resettled in the towns of Samaria do not know what the god of that country requires.
