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  1. bitesizedexegesis.com › 2017/02/14 › a-series-ofA Series of Calamities – Amos 4:6-13 - Bite-Sized Exegesis

    Feb 14, 2017 · Amos 4:6-13 tells us how, in an effort to bring Israel to her senses, God sent a series of calamities, including famine, drought, blight, pestilence, disease, and violence. Nevertheless, Israel wouldn't turn back to God. This list of calamities is strongly reminiscent of the curse list in Deuteronomy 28, suggesting a covenant context for Amos….

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  2. biblewisdomhub.org › what-does-calamity-mean-inWhat Does Calamity Mean In The Bible - Bible Wisdom Hub

    Apr 7, 2024 · The term calamity is derived from the Latin word “calamitas,” meaning disaster or misfortune. Throughout the Bible, calamity is portrayed as a consequence of sin or disobedience to God’s commands. One of the most prominent examples of calamity in the Bible is the story of Job.

  3. www.biblestudytools.com › bible-study › topicalWhat Is the Book of Amos All About? - Topical Studies

    Mar 20, 2024 · Amos Ultimately Points to Christ. The book of Amos encourages believers to seek justice and pursue righteousness. It inspires us to worship God with sincerity and holiness. And it prompts us to listen to God’s voice as He calls us to works of service and to be faithful as we minister for Him.

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  4. bibleproject.com › guides › book-of-amosBook of Amos | Guide with Key Information and Resources

    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 ...

  5. www.desiringgod.org › articles › why-i-do-not-sayWhy I Do Not Say, "God Did Not Cause the Calamity, but He Can ...

    Sep 17, 2001 · Many Christians are speaking this way about the murderous destruction of the World Trade Towers on September 11, 2001. God did not cause it, but he can use it for good. There are two reasons I do not say this. One is that it goes beyond, and is contrary to, what the Bible teaches. The other is that it undermines the very hope it wants to offer.

  6. evergrowingchristians.com › book-of-amos-summaryThe Book of Amos Summary by Chapter (1-9): Very Concise and ...

    Aug 21, 2023 · Amos depicts the inescapability of God’s judgment, as He will find and punish the guilty no matter where they hide. However, the chapter concludes with a note of hope. God promises to restore the house of David and the fortunes of Israel. The land will be fertile, the exiles will return, and the nation will be rebuilt, never to be uprooted again.

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  8. www.gotquestions.org › Book-of-AmosSummary of the Book of Amos - Bible Survey - GotQuestions.org

    May 9, 2024 · Brief Summary: Amos can see that beneath Israel’s external prosperity and power, internally the nation is corrupt to the core. The sins for which Amos chastens the people are extensive: neglect of God’s Word, idolatry, pagan worship, greed, corrupted leadership, and oppression of the poor. Amos begins by pronouncing a judgment upon all the ...