Introduction unlike other prophets, amos was not a man whose life was devoted to hearing and speaking the word of the lord. Amos says that judah is guilty of turning away from god. The charge to seek god is not in the sense of searching to find him. International bible lesson uniform sunday s chool lessons series for. How does this passage differ in its beginning compared to previous sections i. In the book of amos, we find two uses amos performed. And let judgment roll like water, and righteousness like an.
Middle baptist bible study minor prophets pastor elartrice. Amos the prophet the historical background a wandering. Amos the prophet the historical background a wandering people. For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. Some people cover their evil ways with outward acts of goodness.
For if ye offer me burntofferings, and your meatofferings, i have no pleasure therein. List and explain least four reasons god gave for punishing them. Did amos think that the behaviour of the people was so bad god would judge. Evil times will not bear plain dealing, that is evil men will not. In amos, the day of the lord is to be a day of light and brightness. Amos lesson 14 in character by character, series 2. He was also a farmer who took care of fig trees amos 7. Amos is still lamenting the impending doom of the nation of israel. Bible discussion group study questions in preparation for sunday, oct. Animals birthdays cartoons coloring countries educational holidays miscellaneous cards calendars. Not one single wicked man or woman would survive this day amos 9. Jan 27, 2021 the wiersbe bible study series, warren w.
The overview gives a general statement about the internal sense. In order to impress israel the more, amos begins this his third appeal by a dirge over its destruction, mourning over those who were full of joy, and thought themselves safe and enviable. The understanding of the words to seek god and to live in amos 5. Based on the best available manuscripts and sources, each word is connected back to the greek or hebrew text to produce a transparent text that can be studied for its root meanings.
It is his divine will that young people come to faith in jesus christ and find salvation through the gospel and the work of the holy spirit to bring them to faith. The phrase house of israel is used several times by amos cf. He was no product of the schools of prophets, nor a professional seer. Pdf on jan 1, 2017, milton thorman pardosi published the understanding of the words to seek god and to live. Then amos announces the punishments that god will give judah read amos 2. Explain why the lord detested the peoples worship rituals. This chapter begins with a survey of the ancient israelite cult, its significance, and its critique by the eighth century b. In this weeks lesson the prophet amos speaks truth to power. Amos is so sure this is going to happen, that he brings a funeral message of mourning against the house of israel. The seven stars a constellation, whose rising about september was usually accompanied with sweet showers orion which arising about november brings usually cold, rains and frosts intermixt very seasonable for the earth the shadow of the earth the greatest adversity into as great prosperity dark with might changes prosperity into adversity. In verse 1, amos terms his words a funeral songthat i am lifting up against you, house of israel common english bible. Amos bible coloring page amos bible, childrens bible study. An overview of the books of exodus and leviticus, with a series of 20 questions for each of the 26 lessons in this free bible class book pdf file size. Amos ministered during a time when both israel and judah were experiencing political.
Amos said the day of the lord would bring prosperity to israel. Amos epic sermon was proclaimed during the reign of. Again, it is easy to believe that the people in the northern kingdom were glad that amos was showing the people in the southern kingdom their sins. But then amos tells the people in israel, the northern. More than most other books of the bible, the book of amos focuses on. A brilliant ironist, amos reverses his audiences expectations at every turn in the book that bears his name. Summarize the misconceptions concerning the day of the lord. Amos message warned of gods coming judgment, but the people ignored the.
Outline of the book with questions for each section. Amos shocked his listeners by singing a funeral song for the northern kingdom of israel 5. Sunday school lesson for the week of march 1, 2020 by dr. The people of israel had fallen into great sinfulness including idolatry, greed, bad leadership, and injustice to the poor. The days of judgment would be times of great sorrow and darkness for the wicked amos 5. He was called to be a prophet to the whole house of jacob 3. He had not graduated from the school of the prophets, but was called by god to become a lay evangelist. The phrase day of the lord seemingly introduced into biblical revelation here in amos 5. Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. In english or other versions of bible, the book of amos is the thirtieth book in the. We hope that this amos bible lesson article will provide useful facts, information and ideas for those following a bible lesson plan or program. Oct 23, 2012 amos emphases on man and sin emphasize idolatry and social injustice, frequent themes in the other writing prophets, but especially prominent in this book. Israels evil, idolatry, injustice, and repeated failures in the sight of god. Although amos mentions the day of the lord only in 5.
Educational lesson plans old testament new testament other lesson plans dltks bible activities for kids old testament lesson plans alphabetical order abraham and sarah. Feb 03, 2021 the wiersbe bible study series, warren w. Let grave lessons and counsels be kept for better men and better times. God, after he spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in his son.
He left his flock for a limited period, at the command of god, to deliver a specific message at bethel. Knowing the bible, lydia brownback, crossway publishing. The vision of the summer fruit foreshadows the approaching end of israel. Amos went to israel to collect money from wealthy landowners. In a previous lesson, we saw these cities mentioned, here, were changed into evil cities, where worship of their false gods was practiced. Amos addresses israels two primary sins 1 an absence of true worship, and 2 a lack of justice. If you need help, consult a bible dictionary or similar reference work. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Here also is an excellent sermon by tim keller on amos, healer of the world. Students will 1 learn of amos and hosea two prophets sent to preach to wicked israel by god. The israelites believed that their wealth and religious ritual made them secure but they were doomed for an untimely destruction. Amos the prophet the historical background a wandering people at the start of what is a series looking at some of the prophets of israel, it might be helpful to do a little history which gives us a feel of the background. Central to understanding verses 415 is the word seek, which appears four times.
In the midst of their ritualistic performance of worship, they were not pursuing the lord with their hearts 4. Amos provides a brief rundown of these events in amos 4. These tribes took for themselves the name of the father of the hebrew tribes israel jacob. As ralph wood articulates, i will argue, in fact, that scripture and tradition provide the. Hello sunday school teachers, preachers, and students. Throughout the bible we learn about how god takes ordinary people and uses them for his work. But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. While amos stresses the unique privilege of israel 2. This section of the prophecy falls naturally into three parts, amos 5. For this reason, amos composed a lament to mourn the coming death of israel amos 5. International bible lesson uniform sunday school lessons series for. Years later, jesus christ in his famous olivet prophecy also referred to this time in matthew 24.
Why might israel have begun at this point to be concerned about the prophecy. Warnings from gods special messengers adult bible study. Amos 5 cambridge bible for schools and colleges bible hub. The first verse of this book identifies the author as amos, who was among. Then the lord god almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. Often in the prophetic books, no distinction is made between the word of the prophet and the word of the lord. It is the intention of this study to explore the trajectory of the transmission and. Lessons learned from amos we, too, live in an evil time amos 5. And thus may the lord god of hosts be with you, just as you have said. The prophet amos was a simple shepherd called by god to speak to the northern kingdom of israel.
Sabbath school lesson 5 quarter 2, 20 seek the lord and. A podcast for this commentary is also available at the. However, there are two issues were discussed in this study. Our research will move us toward the particulars of the. Apr 7, 2015 ministrytochildren is a website that helps you with free bible lessons, childrens ministry curriculum, ideas for childrens church and activities for kids sunday school. Amos expressed the same idea jesus did in matthew 5.
Study amos 5 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and preaching slides on amos 5. It is interesting to read the first few lines the words of amos, one of the shepherds of tekoawhat he saw concerning israel two years before the earthquake, when uzziah was king of judah and jeroboam son of jehoash was king of israel. Focus on one lifestyle change that will improve your obedience to the imperative of the.
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