Amos 1 – Nelson’s Commentary gives an informative but concise background on the book of Amos. “The Lord sent Amos, a Judean, to Bethel to prophesy of coming judgment on Israel. But in Bethel, Amos faced a …
Amos
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Amos 2 – Amos 1 and 2 are really meant to be read and analyzed together as they are a review of the judgements from God. In Amos 2, however, we see God turn his attention away …
Amos 3 – How can two people walk hand in hand if they aren’t going in the same direction? “They do not need to be agreed about everything. They must, however, wish to keep each others company, …
Amos 4 – My most interesting takeaway from this passage is simply the accountability to which God claims full responsibility for. Many times, we are quick to try and cover up the characteristics of God that don’t …
Amos 5 – The oppression of the poor. Check. The establishment of structures built on immoral actions. Check. The acceptance of bribes in order to betray the less fortunate. Check. We should be wary of reading these …
Amos 6 – You never know a good thing until it’s goneYou never see a crash until it’s head onWhy we think we’re right when we’re dead wrong,You never know a good thing ’til it’s gone As …
Amos 7 – In Genesis, Abraham pled with God over Sodom. In Exodus, Moses interceded for Israel. Here, Amos does the same. Although Amos would later give a prediction for God’s people, he first would go to …
Amos 8 – What can be more susceptible to rot and disease than ripened fruit? There is a short window of time for the beautiful and refreshing sweetness of ripe fruit to be tasted. But after that …
Amos 9 – Within the judgment of Amos, there is hope to be found. There is always hope with God because He is full of both grace and truth. “The days are coming,” says the LORD, “when …