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  1. 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 ...

  2. Apr 7, 2024 · Calamity in the Bible is often used to describe a disaster, an event causing great harm, distress, or destruction. 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 ...

  3. 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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    • Oracles Against the Nations. Amos begins by delivering God’s judgment on the surrounding nations of Israel, including Damascus, Gaza, and Edom.
    • Judgment on Judah and Israel. Continuing from the first chapter, Amos pronounces judgment on Moab and then moves closer to home by addressing Judah and Israel.
    • Israel’s Punishment Declared. Amos addresses Israel directly, stating that their special relationship with God makes them more accountable. He employs rhetorical questions and illustrations to emphasize the gravity of their sins.
    • Israel’s Sins and Impending Judgment. This chapter chronicles God’s past attempts to bring Israel to repentance through various calamities. However, in spite of famine, drought, and plagues, Israel has not returned to God.
  4. Here in Amos, it is used to describe the impending destruction of the Israelites who were at ease and felt secure in their homeland. Israel's destruction was final, and the prophet lamented for the living people in anticipation of their death. To be at ease is to feel confident and safe. To feel secure is akin to being at ease.

  5. More than almost any other book of Scripture, the book of Amos holds God’s people accountable for their ill-treatment of others. It repeatedly points out the failure of the people to fully embrace God’s idea of justice. They were selling off needy people for goods, taking advantage of the helpless, oppressing the poor, and the men were ...

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  7. Amos 6 is a powerful chapter in the Old Testament that speaks directly to those who are complacent in their comfort, wealth, and security, ignoring the distress of their fellow people and disregarding God's warnings. It is a prophetic lamentation, exposing the pride and self-indulgence of the Israelites and prophesying their downfall and exile. 1.