Old TestamentMinor Prophets
Amos Chapter Summaries
Amos, a shepherd called to prophesy, denounced social injustice and religious hypocrisy in prosperous Israel.
9
Chapters
146
Total Verses
Amos
Author
760-750 BC
Date Written
Book Outline
Oracles Against Nations
1:1-2:16Judgment on all
Sermons to Israel
3:1-6:14Warnings of judgment
Visions
7:1-9:15Judgment and hope
All 9 Chapters
Oracles Against Nations
Sermons to Israel
3
Amos 3: God's Sovereign Judgment
15 versesGod reveals His control over nations and Israel
4
Amos 4: Call to Repentance
13 versesWarning of famine and judgment urging repentance
5
Amos 5: Woe to Israel
27 versesPronouncement of woes for social injustice and idolatry
6
Amos 6: Woe to the Complacent
14 versesCondemnation of Israel's complacency and arrogance
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Key Themes
JusticeSocial RighteousnessJudgmentPrivilege and ResponsibilityDay of the LordRestoration
Key Verses
“Let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.”Amos 5:24
“Can two walk together, except they be agreed?”Amos 3:3
“Prepare to meet thy God, O Israel.”Amos 4:12