Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. Go captive with the first that go captive here is a glimpse of eternal justice. The third and last section chapter 79 is a group of revelations that contain five visions and convey a message of destruction for the nation and then restoration which ends with a glorious promise for the future. Amos announces his prophetic work and the doom of the ungodly 1. Amos chapter four commentary by ron beckham audio bible study amos 4. Amos 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Although there are sermons using a verse or part of a. As with each of the minor prophets, the title comes from the name of the prophet to whom god gave his message 1. Amos 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The priesthood, and kingdom, and dignity, conferred on them by god. The words of amos, who was among the herdmen of tekoa, which he saw concerning israel in the days of uzziah king of judah, and in the days of jeroboam the son of joash king of israel, two years before the earthquake. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below.
He was a herdsman and a gatherer of sycamore fruit amos 1. He earned his living from the flock and the sycamorefig grove 1. Read amos 6 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. It repeatedly points out the failure of the people to fully embrace gods idea of justice. Amos 6 nrsv complacent selfindulgence will be bible gateway. Study guide for joel 1 blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible. More than almost any other book of scripture, the book of amos holds gods people accountable for their illtreatment of others.
He was not a man of the court like isaiah, or a member of a priestly family like jeremiah and ezekiel. He is not to be confused with amoz stout, strong, the father of isaiah isaiah 1. Amos 6 woe to the complacent 1 woe to you who are complacent in zion, and to you who feel secure on mount samaria, you notable men of the foremost nation, to whom the people of israel come. But amos said, behold, the eyes of the lord god are upon the sinful kingdom, and i will destroy it from off the face of the earth amos 9. Study guide for amos 7 by david guzik blue letter bible. Gods gospel of dealing with mankind is a gospel of grace. A series of visions regarding the sin and judgment of israel ch.
In this book of amos study guide, we take at look at the historicalcultural context whenwhy it was written, who it was written to, and what was. The sanctuary which was the great glory of the covenantpeople vatablus, ezekiel 24. Yahweh roars from zion, and makes himself heard from jerusalem. A serious prophet studying to put a weight upon gods threatenings and. Outline of the book of amos you only have i know of all the families of the earth. Amos with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south. Studies in the minor prophets amos the country prophet 1. The visions he had about israel, in the time of uzziah king of judah and jeroboam son of joash, king of israel, two years before the earthquake. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. The two capitals of judah and israel, zion and samaria, were invited to look around. Hear this word, you cows of bashan who are on the mountain of samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who say to your husbands, bring now, that we may drink. Not much has been written about it in the new church. Intro to amos biblica the international bible society.
Woe to you who are at ease in zion, and trust in mount samaria, notable persons in the chief nation, to whom the house of israel comes. The words of amos, who was among the herdsmen of tekoa, which he saw concerning israel in the days of uzziah king of judah, and in the days of jeroboam the son of joash king of israel, two years before the earthquake 1. Book of amos chapter 6, part 15 woe to them that are at ease in zion, and trust in the mountain of samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of israel came. In his way of speaking one can recognize amos knowledge of farming life amos 2. Amos, chapter 6 king james version christian answers webbible. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Explore scripture in its jewish and early christian context. He warned that it was gods intention to punish sin. This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible.
Since i started working on this study of amos, i have searched our library holdings with the hope i would turn up a hidden or forgotten study by some new church scholar. Choose from 214 different sets of amos bible flashcards on quizlet. Uzziah was king of judah, and jeroboam ii was king of israel. They were selling off needy people for goods, taking advantage of the helpless, oppressing the poor, and the men were. Amos ministered according to his own indication during the time of king uzziah of judah 791 740 bc and king jeroboam ii of israel. This book of the prophet amos is the only mention we have of this man in the old testament. Amos, chapter 6 king james version christian answers. The 2nd section chapter 36 are three sermons of judgment. Oct 29, 2018 book of amos part 1 foundation of amos. Amos chapter 6 online bible study tools and resources. Study guide for amos 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.
This chapter continues the further elaboration of the prophetic doom pronounced upon israel at the conclusion of amos 2. Amos 1 the words of amos, who was among the herdmen of tekoa, which he saw concerning israel in the days of uzziah king of judah, and in the days of jeroboam the son of joash king of israel, two years before the earthquake. For them, he pronounced their destruction and the overthrow of their nation amos 6. Book of amos part 1 foundation of amos prophetic literature. So, with this in mind, lets study the book of amos.
A series of sermons concerning the sin and judgment of israel ch. Net king james version study bible, redletter edition. Amos chapter 6 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government. Woe to them also who rely upon the strength, wealth, and policy of. Amos 1, new international version niv the bible app. A sinful people studying to put a slight upon gods. Amos 6 woe to the complacent woe to you who bible gateway. The web bible study center, provided by christiananswers. Amos chapter 7 1 woe to them that are at ease in zion, and trust in the mountain of samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of israel came. My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, 6. This chapter continues the further elaboration of the prophetic doom.
The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later. Amos chapter six commentary by ron beckham audio bible study amos 6. Amos 6 niv woe to the complacent woe to you who bible. So amos goes to bethel, which was functioning as the capitol of israel. The divine reactions are hatred, alienation amos 6. The books of 1 and 2 kings or 1 and 2 chronicles do not mention this prophet, and he should not be confused with amoz, the father of isaiah the prophet.
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