9
Chapters
146
Verses
Amos
Author
760-750 BC
Date Written
Amos, a shepherd called to prophesy, denounced social injustice and religious hypocrisy in prosperous Israel.
To warn that religious ritual without social justice is worthless, and judgment is coming.
Amos prophesied during a time of material prosperity but spiritual and moral decay in Israel.
Hebrew
עמוֹס
Amos
“Burden Bearer”
Greek
Ἀμώς Βʹ
II. Āmōs
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As you read Amos, watch for these recurring ideas: Justice, Social Righteousness, Judgment, Privilege and Responsibility. They'll come up in the quizzes!
Judgment on all
Warnings of judgment
Judgment and hope
“Let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.”
“Can two walk together, except they be agreed?”
“Prepare to meet thy God, O Israel.”
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