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Apr 22, 2021 · [16] For example, when the prophet Samuel is asked to locate Saul’s lost donkeys (1 Sam 9) and when Samuel, Nathan, Gad and other prophets advise the kings of Israel. For an analysis of one biblical story about court prophecy, see James A. Diamond, “ Discerning False Prophecy: The Story of Ahab and the Lying Spirit,” TheTorah (2020).
Ultimately, the Book of Amos issues a call for repentance and transformation. Amos urges his audience to turn away from wrongdoing and embrace righteousness, proclaiming, “Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is” (Amos 5:14, NIV). This call to repentance echoes through the ...
The message of Amos lands on the global church today with as much force and necessity as it landed on the people of God 2,700 years ago. The key idea in Amos is that God is just and impartial and will judge not only the nations but also his own people for their life of ease and apathy amid human suffering. To prosperous nations around the world ...
Oct 24, 2016 · Amos had a passion for justice. He was a prophet “par excellence” of social justice. The message of the book of Amos can be presented under three basic themes or theological motifs defined by justice, namely: (1) justice among the nations; (2) justice in the nation; and (3) justice and piety of a nation. We will look at each in turn.
Jun 17, 2024 · Amos, a prophet from the 8th century BCE, delivered stern warnings and judgments against nations, including Gaza, for their transgressions. His prophecy, recorded in Amos 1:6-8, speaks of divine ...
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Feb 26, 2024 · Amos 5:24. Amos, a shepherd turned prophet from the rural outskirts of Tekoa, delivered messages that have echoed through centuries, challenging and confronting the status quo of societal and spiritual complacency. His prophecies, though ancient, strike a chord with today’s global issues. They encourage us to reassess justice, righteousness ...
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At one time in Israel’s history, these places represented God’s special relationship with his people, but now they have become thoroughly corrupt. The same point is being made in Hosea and Amos: despite acting like every sinful action is well and good, the religious life of the northern tribes is certainly not acceptable to the Lord—and judgment is coming.
