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WHAT IS THE BOOK OF AMOS ABOUT?
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Amos 3
Memorise Amos 3:3 "Can two walk together, except they be agreed?"
WHAT IS THE BOOK OF AMOS ABOUT?
Amos’ prophetic ministry was during a time of relative peace and prosperity in Israel. Yet though they were physically and materially well off, spiritually they were bankrupt. They had completely forsaken God and were thoroughly wicked in all their ways. They oppressed the poor, performed abominable worship and were proud in their ways. Thus Amos was sent to bring the message of sin and judgment to them.
From Amos 1-2, the message began with God’s pronouncement of woe upon the nations surrounding Israel. God explained each of the judgments in turn, that it was because of some sin or other that they had committed. God’s message was clear – enough was enough, the time for punishment had come. Finally, in Amos 2:6, the focus comes upon Israel that they too had transgressed like the other nations, and will have to face punishment. But more so for them, for they had received so many blessings from the hand of God. They were without excuse, they fully deserved what they were getting. In chapter 3, God explains to them that His punishment for them was fully justified. Everything has a cause and effect, and just as a lion would not roar unless it had its prey, the Lord would not punish unless they had sinned. Israel was to receive the punishment for their sins, as would be elaborated on in the subsequent chapters, and God warned them that He Himself would be the cause of it. Their lives of comfort and luxury would soon be taken away from them, unless they return to God and seek Him (Amos 5). From Amos 7-9 a series of visions are revealed to Amos to illustrate the judgments that will come upon them, to show the extent of God’s wrath upon their sin, but that amidst it all, God was just and merciful. He had given them multiple chances, but since they refused to repent, and having been measured against the plumb line of God’s standards, they had fallen short, and justice had to be served.
As Christians, we must understand that everything happens for a reason, and nothing happens by chance. God is a God of law and order. He does not do anything without a good reason. He is not a sadistic or an irresponsible God who does things in excess without cause. All his judgments are true and righteous. His punishments are never too much or too little, but always just right.
Thought: Our sins caused the effect of Christ’s sufferings and death on the cross.
Prayer: Lord help me see the seriousness of sin and its consequences.
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Amos 3
Memorise Amos 3:3 "Can two walk together, except they be agreed?"
WHAT IS THE BOOK OF AMOS ABOUT?
Amos’ prophetic ministry was during a time of relative peace and prosperity in Israel. Yet though they were physically and materially well off, spiritually they were bankrupt. They had completely forsaken God and were thoroughly wicked in all their ways. They oppressed the poor, performed abominable worship and were proud in their ways. Thus Amos was sent to bring the message of sin and judgment to them.
From Amos 1-2, the message began with God’s pronouncement of woe upon the nations surrounding Israel. God explained each of the judgments in turn, that it was because of some sin or other that they had committed. God’s message was clear – enough was enough, the time for punishment had come. Finally, in Amos 2:6, the focus comes upon Israel that they too had transgressed like the other nations, and will have to face punishment. But more so for them, for they had received so many blessings from the hand of God. They were without excuse, they fully deserved what they were getting. In chapter 3, God explains to them that His punishment for them was fully justified. Everything has a cause and effect, and just as a lion would not roar unless it had its prey, the Lord would not punish unless they had sinned. Israel was to receive the punishment for their sins, as would be elaborated on in the subsequent chapters, and God warned them that He Himself would be the cause of it. Their lives of comfort and luxury would soon be taken away from them, unless they return to God and seek Him (Amos 5). From Amos 7-9 a series of visions are revealed to Amos to illustrate the judgments that will come upon them, to show the extent of God’s wrath upon their sin, but that amidst it all, God was just and merciful. He had given them multiple chances, but since they refused to repent, and having been measured against the plumb line of God’s standards, they had fallen short, and justice had to be served.
As Christians, we must understand that everything happens for a reason, and nothing happens by chance. God is a God of law and order. He does not do anything without a good reason. He is not a sadistic or an irresponsible God who does things in excess without cause. All his judgments are true and righteous. His punishments are never too much or too little, but always just right.
Thought: Our sins caused the effect of Christ’s sufferings and death on the cross.
Prayer: Lord help me see the seriousness of sin and its consequences.
Posted in Teens RPG