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  1. May 18, 2008 · Amos Speaks for God: : When Amos comes against these nations, he does so in the name of the Lord. His rebukes show that he knows (for example) that Damascus sinned against Gilead (part of Israel) which does not prevent him from rebuking Israel later.

  2. The book of Amos opens with a series of short poems that accuse all of Israel’s neighbors of violence and injustice, which seems odd because the book’s opening line said that Amos spoke against Israel.

  3. 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 Gods Word, idolatry, pagan worship, greed, corrupted leadership, and oppression of the poor.

  4. Jan 4, 2022 · While God clearly condemned the sins of the surrounding nations, Amos’ message is dominated by judgment against Israel. Yet, even in judgment, there is hope. The conclusion of his prophecy (9:11-15) speaks of a time of future blessing for Israel.

  5. The fundamental principle of Amos's teaching is an eternal truth, that to seek God is to find Him, and to find Him is life. But Amos further teaches us that such seeking is not real nor able to find, unless it is accompanied with turning away from all sinful quests after vanities.

  6. Apr 30, 2024 · Amos did prophesy against Israel’s neighbors (Amos 1—2), but most of his message was aimed at Israel itself. It was not a popular message in Israel, as Amos boldly pointed out sin and God’s righteous judgment.

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  8. Amos spoke of his background and calling in Amos 7:14-15: I was no prophet, nor was I a son of a prophet, but I was a sheepbreeder and a tender of sycamore fruit. Then the LORD took me as I followed the flock, and the LORD said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to My people Israel.’