Amos

Justice

The Book of Amos is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a collection of prophecies and teachings attributed to the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE and served as a prophet to the Northern Kingdom of Israel. The Book of Amos covers a wide range of subjects, including the judgment and redemption of God's people, the coming of the Messiah, and the restoration of the Kingdom of God. The book includes a number of prophecies about the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel to the Assyrians, as well as visions of the future restoration and prosperity of the kingdom of God. Key figures in the book of Amos include Amos, as well as the kings of Israel, including Jeroboam II and Zechariah. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the Assyrians, the Persians, and the Messiah, who are the subjects of the prophet's teachings and prophecies. The book also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.

Commentary

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The Book of Amos is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a collection of prophecies and teachings attributed to the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE and served as a prophet to the Northern Kingdom of Israel. The Book of Amos covers a wide range of subjects, including the judgment and redemption of God's people, the coming of the Messiah, and the restoration of the Kingdom of God. The book includes a number of prophecies about the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel to the Assyrians, as well as visions of the future restoration and prosperity of the kingdom of God. Key figures in the book of Amos include Amos, as well as the kings of Israel, including Jeroboam II and Zechariah. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the Assyrians, the Persians, and the Messiah, who are the subjects of the prophet's teachings and prophecies. The book also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.

Chapters

The Message to the Nations

The Message to the Nations

Amos 1

God sends Amos to prophesy against the nations, including Israel, for their sins of oppression, injustice, and idolatry.

Punishment for Israel's Sins

Punishment for Israel's Sins

Amos 2

God announces punishment for Israel's sins, including military defeat and destruction of their cities.

A Call to Repentance

A Call to Repentance

Amos 3

God calls on the people to repent, warning them of impending judgment for their sins.

God's Discipline

God's Discipline

Amos 4

God accuses the people of ignoring His discipline and not turning back to Him.

A Lament for Israel

A Lament for Israel

Amos 5

Amos laments for Israel, calling on them to seek justice and righteousness, and warning them of impending judgment.

The Proud and Comfortable

The Proud and Comfortable

Amos 6

God accuses the wealthy and comfortable of ignoring the poor and oppressed, and of not seeking Him.

A Vision of Locusts

A Vision of Locusts

Amos 7

Amos sees a vision of locusts, a symbol of God's judgment, and intercedes on behalf of the people.

A Vision of the End

A Vision of the End

Amos 8

Amos sees a vision of the end, a time of famine and destruction, but also of hope and restoration.

The Restoration of Israel

The Restoration of Israel

Amos 9

Amos prophesies of the restoration of Israel, a time when God will gather His people and establish His kingdom on earth.