Watch our overview video on the book of obadiah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Theres nothing much new hereother than painting a picture of women called cows who oppress the poor and crush the needy, the ones who are so pampered they enjoy their lives on the backs of others 4. The bible is one unified story that leads to jesus, but we dont always treat it that way. Prophet amos, gods message and judgments, false worship, israel, hate bad, love good, jehovahs day. Amos was from tekoa, a small town in judah about 6 miles south of bethlehem and 11 miles from jerusalem. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. In this book, amos accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god and highlights how their idolatry has led to injustice and the neglect of the poor. Explore all of our free videos and resources by book, theme, or series here. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and.
Unlike some of the prophetsjonah or hoseaamos doesnt tell a story that is easy to remember. The book of amos kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 30 duration. The book of amos was likely written between 760 and 753 b. He was not a man of the court like isaiah, or a member of a priestly family like jeremiah and ezekiel. Commentary on the book of amos by matthew henry old. Then he says something to his own people who live in israel and judah. Jul 19, 2017 amos was a shepherd and a fig farmer amos 7. Download the bible projects read scripture video on the book of amos, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Scripture pictures from the book of amos amazing facts. The bible project home the bible project how to read the. Amos was apparently a peripatetic prophet who kept repeating a basic message, the summary for which is given by amaziah in 7. There is one read scripture video dedicated to the book of amos, which aims to help you see its unique contribution to the story of jesus, but also how they work within the bible s overall framework. Obadiah announces edoms downfall to babylon, which is an image of how.
Rightnow media read scripture with the bible project prepare to study pauls letter to the galatians n. God calls a judean shepherd amos to confront the wrongdoing of the people of israel in the book of amos, but also offers them one more. Rather, he was a grower of sycamore figs as well as a shepherd amos 7. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. The hebrew prophet amos warnings to israel and the surrounding nations still ring true and. The book of amos is an intriguing scripture from a unique individual, amos, a shepherd and fig tree farmer dwelling in southern judah who is called by god to. Amos is a shepherd and a fruit picker from the judean village of tekoa when god calls him, even though he lacks an education or a priestly background. Find out what true worship looks like in the book of. He prophesied in israel at the great cult center of bethel, from which he was finally expelled by the priest in charge of this royal sanctuary. Amos 7 locusts, fire and a plumb line this bible gateway.
The book of amos is not an easy work to read and understand. The purpose of the book of amos was to announce gods holy judgment on the kingdom of israel the northern kingdom, call them to repentance, and to turn from their selfrighteous sins and idolatry. He lived in southern judea but spent his life prophesying about the apostasy of the northern kingdom during the reigns of jeroboam ii and uzziah. The book ends with a promise of the messianic kingdom on the other side of gods judgment. The book of amos going through the motions when it comes to offerings posted on july 30, 20 by virgowriter mom is very generous, especially around the holidays. Intro to amos biblica the international bible society. May 07, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of obadiah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Here are some scripture pictures from the book of amos that you will prayerfully be blessed by. Amos made clear in his writings that he did not come from a family of prophets, nor did he even consider himself one. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. This video explores the main ideas and flow of thought through the book of amos. The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town approximately ten miles south of jerusalem. He was a shepherd and farmer, but had the special commission to proclaim gods message to the people of israel more precisely, to the northern kingdom of israel, since the people of israel had split into two kingdoms some 150 years before amos days. Tom constables expository notes on amos this is also available in the net. Watch our overview video on the book of amos, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Our friends at the bible project have created a series of visual introductions to books of the bible. Jul 30, 20 the book of amos offers another bible book with another listing of israels sins. Two looks at israels covenant failure bibleproject.
Amos gives an introduction and the theme of his repeated message 1. Jonahs preaching in nineveh must have been similar. Amos was a vigorous spokesman for gods justice and righteousness, whereas hosea emphasized gods love, grace, mercy and forgiveness. The book of amos poster amos bible, bible stories for kids. Amos accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god, and highlights how their idolatry has led to injustice and the neglect of the poor. He was preparing swarms of locusts after the kings share had been harvested and just as the late crops were coming up. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. This summary of the book of amos provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of amos. In this book, amos accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god and highlights how their idolatry has led to injustice and the neglect of the. Amos 1 niv bible the words of amos, one of the shepherds. The book is an anthology of his oracles and was compiled either by the prophet or by some of his disciples. He writes about the terrible things that they have done.
The book of the twelve prophets was originally on one parchment roll because of the brevity of the text, and originally formed one book of the 24 books of hebrew scripture. The book of amos is an intriguing scripture from a unique individual, amos, a shepherd and fig tree farmer dwelling in southern judah who is called by god to go to bethel and announce warnings of judgment to the northern kingdom of israel. The leaders and inhabitants of the land unfortunately refused to heed the advice and admonitions god gave through amos and hosea. An introduction to the book of amos an argument of the book of amos. He brings prophecies against neighbors of israel, mentioning names and places one can only recognize with the help of maps and reference books. Watch our read scripture video on the book of amos, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Amos was a sheepbreeder of tekoa in judah, who delivered his oracles in the northern kingdom during the prosperous reign of jeroboam ii 786746 b. At the bible project, we make animated videos that explore the books and themes of the bible. Here are some scripture pictures from the book of amos that you will prayerfully be. Find out what true worship looks like in the book of amos. God raised up the prophet amos, as an act of his great mercy to a people who repeatedly shunned and disobeyed him. Bibles for israel and the messianic bible project are ministries of messianic jewish bible society. The poetry of amos, who denounces the hollow prosperity of the northern kingdom, is filled with imagery and language taken from his own pastoral background. Jan 12, 2020 the book of amos is named after the prophet whose words are collected in this book. He spoke against an increased disparity between the very wealthy and the very poor. In this post, the bible project breaks down the book into digestible pieces so we can understand and apply its truths. Amos bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Amos wrote at a time of relative peace and prosperity but also of neglect of gods laws. His major themes of justice, gods omnipotence, and divine judgment became staples of prophecy. The bible project is a nonprofit creating animated videos that.
At bibleproject, we make animated videos that explore the books and themes of the bible. Amos is the earliest prophet named in the old testament books. Despite its predictions of punishment and destruction, the prophecy ends with a promise of a glorious future restoration. In the opening pages of the bible, god gives humanity a gift that they quickly forfeiteternal life that comes by eating from the tree of life.
645 403 1101 1440 717 51 727 456 1350 706 64 1222 1527 1240 565 398 462 554 686 1554 123 892 948 667 1297 862 265 511 770 920 949 1000 948 671 874 332 1156 446