⚖️ The
Story of Amos — Justice, Judgment, and God’s Righteousness
Part One:
God’s Call to Amos
Amos was a shepherd from Judah when God called
him to speak to Israel, the northern kingdom.
“Go, prophesy to My people Israel, for their
sins have reached the heavens.”
Though Amos was a simple man, God used him to
deliver powerful messages of warning.
Part Two:
Condemnation of Injustice
Amos warned that Israel had turned away from
God:
- The
rich oppressed the poor
- Judges
were corrupt
- Idolatry
was rampant
- People
pretended to worship God but ignored His ways
“Let justice roll on like a river,
righteousness like a never-failing stream.”
God values justice and mercy over empty
rituals or sacrifices.
Part Three:
Warnings of Judgment
Amos predicted that God’s judgment would come:
- The
nation would face exile and destruction
- The
people’s wealth and false security would not save them
- Nations
that ignored God’s law would be held accountable
“The Lord roars from Zion and thunders from
Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds dry up, and the top of Carmel
withers.”
His warnings were meant to wake the people
to repentance.
Part Four:
Hope for the Faithful
Even amid judgment, God promises hope for the
faithful:
- A
remnant of His people will survive
- Israel
will be restored and renewed
- God
will plant His people like a tree, flourishing and strong
“In that day I will raise up the fallen booth
of David, and repair its breaches, restoring its ruins.”
God’s justice is always balanced by His mercy.
Part Five:
Lessons from Amos
Amos teaches us:
- True
worship is shown through justice, mercy, and righteousness
- God
sees sin, especially oppression and hypocrisy
- Judgment
is real, but God preserves a faithful remnant
- God
desires hearts aligned with His ways, not empty rituals
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