1.Historical background and purpose of the prophet:
According to 1:1, Amos prophesied during the reigns of Uzziah,king of Judah(769-739 BC), and Jeroboam,king of Israel(782-753 BC). The prophecy of 7:9-11 seems to indicate a time late in the reign of Jeroboam and a probable date of writing is 760-753BC.
Amos ministered when Uzziah reigned over a prosperous and militarily successful Judah. And, during these years, Assyria,Babylon,Syria and Egypt were relatively weak.
Thus, the people of Israel found it hard to imagine the coming disaster predicted by Amos- a disaster that occurred barely three decades later.
2.What does this book show about the Character and Nature of God?
Amos was not a professional prophet(7:14),instead he was a common man whose occupation was herding sheep. Amos was called by God to be a spokesman(7:15)
Like this, God's viewpoint is very different from ours. God is using a person who is faithful. But, we are forcing on his career and social position. Like this, God always concerns about the faith, and he recruits us fairly.
3.What does this book show you about God's redemptive plan for mankind?
In the verse 9:11, it's prophesied as "In that day I will restore the fallen house of David. I will repair its damaged walls. From the ruins I will rebuilt it". Our body is the church and house of David where God lives in it. Nevertheless, our body was spoiled because of our sins. But, God promised He will restore the fallen house. It was achieved through the death of Jesus.
4.Personal application:
In the verse 5:12, I could find the record of my sins. - "For I know the vast number of your sins and the depth of your rebellions." Yes, God know all about me, he is calculating the number of my sins. Nevertheless, I could be saved and free from the sins thanks to Jesus's blood. And, now He orders me to live joyfully at any time. How graceful my life is! Keep in mind that never forget Jesus and obey Him until I meet Him.
5.Point of Passion Assignment
I want to be a witness of God for nonbelievers. For this, don't forget the vision of warnings of Amos, don't commit crime. And do walk along with Jesus in any time and in any where.
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Amos ministered when Uzziah reigned over a prosperous and militarily successful Judah. And, during these years, Assyria,Babylon,Syria and Egypt were relatively weak.
Thus, the people of Israel found it hard to imagine the coming disaster predicted by Amos- a disaster that occurred barely three decades later.
Amos was not a professional prophet(7:14),instead he was a common man whose occupation was herding sheep. Amos was called by God to be a spokesman(7:15)
Like this, God's viewpoint is very different from ours. God is using a person who is faithful. But, we are forcing on his career and social position. Like this, God always concerns about the faith, and he recruits us fairly.
3.What does this book show you about God's redemptive plan for mankind?
5.Point of Passion Assignment
I want to be a witness of God for nonbelievers. For this, don't forget the vision of warnings of Amos, don't commit crime. And do walk along with Jesus in any time and in any where.
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