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Summary. The Book of Amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters. Not all of the material found in these chapters came from Amos himself. Editors and copyists added comments to the prophet's original oracles that they deemed appropriate in light of events that occurred after his ...
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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 ...
- 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.
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.
- Brad Simon
Jun 2, 2020 · Based upon Amos 1:1, scholars have surmised that a man named Amos, who lived during the time when Israel was divided into two kingdoms, was the author. A shepherd and grower of sycamore figs, he resided in the town of Tekoa. This town was located just 10 miles south of Jerusalem and was a part of the Judean kingdom.
- Ashley Hooker
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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Apr 6, 2011 · 7. Amos sees a vision of locusts, and a vision of fire; in both instances, the Lord is deaf to Amos’ entreaties that Jacob may be spared. There is a further vision of a plumb line (to see if Israel are ‘straight’ by God’s standard). Amaziah, a priest of Bethel, speaks against Amos. Amos replies that he is a mere sheepbreeder.
