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The Prophet Amos

What about Amos? • Author: Amos (Shepherd and fig dresser) • Date: 792-740 B.C. (contemporary of Isaiah and Hosea). Writing in the

time of Jeroboam II (2 Kings 14:23-29) • Writing to: Surrounding nations, Judah, but mainly Israel (Northern

Kingdom) • Amos demonstrates the character of God’s justice which punishes not only

the nations for their sins but also His OT people, Israel and Judah. The Lord insists that people of all nations, classes, and incomes treat one another responsibly and mercifully in accordance with His Word. Though Amos focuses on the Law’s condemnation and the imminent fall of Israel, he concludes with a prophecy of the coming savior (9:11) and a note of enduring hope (9:13-15) [Lutheran Study Bible pg. 1457]

Amos Chapters 1-2

• Chapter 1-2a. Judgment against surrounding Nations o Damascus o Gaza o Tyre o Edom o Ammon o Moab

• Chapter 2. Judgment against Judah, and Israel

o Vs. 4-5 - Judah o Vs. 6-16 - Israel

Amos Chapters 3-4

• Amos 3:1-4:5. Israel’s Guilt and Punishment • Amos 4:6-4:13. Disciplined Israel has not returned to the Lord

Amos Chapter 5

• Amos 5:10-17. Seek good, and not evil • Amos 5:18-25. Let justice roll down!

Amos Chapters 7-8

• Amos 7:1-9. Visions: Locusts, Judgement Fire, and a Plumb Line • Amos 7:10-17. Amos accused by Amaziah • Amos 8:1-14. Vision: Summer Fruit

Amos Chapter 9

• Amos 9:11-15. Restoration of Israel. Restoration of House of David – Jesus!

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