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! Amos 6:1 The leaders of Israel were satisfied with where they were at. They sat down always dining, eating fancy food, and always lying... Continue Reading →
Amos 5:4 A Way To Have Life
This is what the LORD says to Israel: "Seek me and live;" Amos 5:4 Israel had chosen to follow after other gods, refusing to follow God. The result of following those other gods was that God was going to bring death and destruction upon the people of Israel. Even though they sought life among the... Continue Reading →
Amos 4:9 Getting Your Attention
"Many times I struck your gardens and vineyards, destroying them with blight and mildew. Locusts devoured your fig and olive trees, yet, you have not returned to me," declares the LORD. Amos 4:9 In this chapter, Amos is quoting God, who is upset with Israel. They had chosen to walk away from God, so God... Continue Reading →
Amos 3:7 God Always Warns
Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets. Amos 3:7 Amos brings out many warnings of coming judgment and destruction against various nations, including Israel. Their destruction is because of sin and rebellion against God. As Amos is giving these warnings, he reminds the people that God never... Continue Reading →
Amos 1:6 Selling Communities
This is what the LORD says: "For three sins of Gaza, even for four, I will not relent. Because she took captive whole communities and sold them to Edom," Amos 1:6 Amos starts out with the words of God against various towns and nations. Each of these are for capturing cities and selling the people... Continue Reading →
