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[[Amos]] wrote his book about 25 years before the fall of Israel. In it we are visiting the city of [[Bethel]], where King Jeroboam II has his private chapel, and [[Amaziah]] is his priest. The nation is enjoying peace and prosperity; in fact, they are living in luxury.
[[Amos]] was [[God]]'s man for his time. He was a simple shepherd from [[Tekoa]], a hill country town about 10 miles south of [[Jerusalem]], and a dresser of [[sycamore]] fruit. He was called to be a prophet to the whole house of Jacob (chapter 3:1), but chiefly to the [[Northern Kingdom]] at the main sanctuary in Bethel. He met with the opposition of the high priest, and was reported to [[Jeroboam II]] by him. [[Amos]] reduced his prophecies to writing shortly after he returned to Tekoa. He began his message by looking around at the nations and announcing eight judgments.
Verse 2 of chapter 1 makes it clear that [[God]] is roaring in wrath, like a lion leaping on its prey. [[Amos]] begins with Syria and accuses her of cruelty in war. He then points to [[Philistia]] and condemns her for the [[sin]] of slavery. The Phoenicians are next, and they are judged for cruel slavery and the selling of slaves. Israel's old enemy Edom is accused of not showing pity, but maintaining a constant hatred. Ammon is judged for her violent crimes and selfish greed; Moab for her cruelty to Edom; and Judah for rejecting the Law of [[God]].
Perhaps it pleased the people of Israel as they listened to [[Amos]] condemn their neighbors, but judgment number eight was reserved for [[Israel]]. In chapter 2:6-16 the prophet names the sins of the people of Israel; and, in verse 13, he says he is pressed by the burden of that sin.
Having announced judgment to the nations. [[Amos]] now explains why judgment is coming. We must remember that Israel was enjoying a time of peace, prosperity, and religious revival. People were attending religious services and bringing generous offerings. However, [[God]] does not look on the outward appearance, but on the heart. [[Amos]] knew the hearts of the people were far from [[God]].
In chapters 3, 4, and 5 [[Amos]] brings three sermons to the people. He prefaces each sermon with, "Hear this word." The first message is one of explanation (chapter 3:1-15); the second message is one of accusation (chapter 4:1-13); and the third message is one of lamentation (chapters 5:1--6:14).
[[Amos]] was [[God]]'s man for his time. He was a simple shepherd from [[Tekoa]], a hill country town about 10 miles south of [[Jerusalem]], and a dresser of [[sycamore]] fruit. He was called to be a prophet to the whole house of Jacob (chapter 3:1), but chiefly to the [[Northern Kingdom]] at the main sanctuary in Bethel. He met with the opposition of the high priest, and was reported to [[Jeroboam II]] by him. [[Amos]] reduced his prophecies to writing shortly after he returned to Tekoa. He began his message by looking around at the nations and announcing eight judgments.
Verse 2 of chapter 1 makes it clear that [[God]] is roaring in wrath, like a lion leaping on its prey. [[Amos]] begins with Syria and accuses her of cruelty in war. He then points to [[Philistia]] and condemns her for the [[sin]] of slavery. The Phoenicians are next, and they are judged for cruel slavery and the selling of slaves. Israel's old enemy Edom is accused of not showing pity, but maintaining a constant hatred. Ammon is judged for her violent crimes and selfish greed; Moab for her cruelty to Edom; and Judah for rejecting the Law of [[God]].
Perhaps it pleased the people of Israel as they listened to [[Amos]] condemn their neighbors, but judgment number eight was reserved for [[Israel]]. In chapter 2:6-16 the prophet names the sins of the people of Israel; and, in verse 13, he says he is pressed by the burden of that sin.
Having announced judgment to the nations. [[Amos]] now explains why judgment is coming. We must remember that Israel was enjoying a time of peace, prosperity, and religious revival. People were attending religious services and bringing generous offerings. However, [[God]] does not look on the outward appearance, but on the heart. [[Amos]] knew the hearts of the people were far from [[God]].
In chapters 3, 4, and 5 [[Amos]] brings three sermons to the people. He prefaces each sermon with, "Hear this word." The first message is one of explanation (chapter 3:1-15); the second message is one of accusation (chapter 4:1-13); and the third message is one of lamentation (chapters 5:1--6:14).