Overview of Amos: Prophetic Warnings and Promise
In the book of Amos, a shepherd from the Southern Kingdom, his prophetic messages condemn the moral failings and injustices in the Northern Kingdom. He calls for repentance, warns of future punishment, and promises restoration. Through vivid imagery and strong language, Amos delivers a powerful message of God's judgment and mercy towards nations and individuals.
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Famine of the Word MIKE MAZZALONGO
God has and will always deal directly with nations for his purposes.
God Israel Other Nations
Amos Amos Jeroboam II 786-746 BC 200 years after division of North and South Jeroboam II 14th king to rule North Samaria capital of Northern Kingdom Time of prosperity Disparity between rich and poor Injustice in legal system Secularization of society Baal worship mixed in with worship to Jehovah Amos was a sheep breeder from the Southern Kingdom
Amos Preaching Amos Preaching 1. 1. Condemns pagan nations Condemns pagan nations around Northern Kingdom around Northern Kingdom
Amos Preaching Amos Preaching 2. 2. Points out the moral and Points out the moral and spiritual failings of the spiritual failings of the Northern Kingdom Northern Kingdom
Amos Preaching Amos Preaching 3. 3. Warns them to repent Warns them to repent
Amos Preaching Amos Preaching 4. 4. Promises both punishment Promises both punishment and restoration and restoration
God has punished nations throughout history by: God has punished nations throughout history by: A. Removing their power B. Reducing their economies C. Redistributing their territories
Then I will turn your festivals into mourning And all your songs into lamentation; And I will bring sackcloth on everyone s loins And baldness on every head. And I will make it like a time of mourning for an only son, And the end of it will be like a bitter day. - Amos 8:10
Behold, days are coming, declares the Lord God, When I will send a famine on the land, Not a famine for bread or a thirst for water, But rather for hearing the words of the Lord. - Amos 8:11
If it could happen to them, It could happen to us. It could happen to us.
Amos Today Amos Today Peace destroyed by 9/11 Financial success to COVID crash Wall St. and Silicon Valley vs. Unemployed Millions Movie stars and politicians go free while the little guy goes to prison for the same crime. Peace destroyed by Assyrians Economic success to slavery Gap between rich and poor Unfair justice system
Amos Today Amos Today Religion becoming secularized Government promotes abortion, same-sex marriage, actively opposed to religion Responsible to be a light unto the Gentiles Opportunity to be a light unto the world
It only takes a storm or pandemic! or pandemic!
Maintaining our blessing of being a Christian nation is not based on military or economic power, it is dependent on our faithfulness it is dependent on our faithfulness and the will of God! and the will of God!
God can cause a famine of the Word if we are not careful. if we are not careful.
Avoiding the Famine Avoiding the Famine 1. Use our freedom what is righteous this nation freedom to guard righteous about
Avoiding the Famine Avoiding the Famine Use our freedom to guard what is righteous about this nation 2. 2. Back to the Bible Back to the Bible 1.
Avoiding the Famine Avoiding the Famine Use our freedom to guard what is righteous about this nation. Back to the Bible 3. 3. Use your prayer life to Use your prayer life to plead for this nation plead for this nation 1. 2.
God will have mercy on the many because of the because of the faithfulness of the few. faithfulness of the few.
Repentance requires: A CHANGE OF MIND! A CHANGE OF MIND!
