Author
– Amos
Time – 765 to 750 B.C.
Summary
– The book of Amos was written during a period of national
optimism in the northern kingdom of Israel. King Jeroboam
II was ruler, and politically and materially the northern
kingdom rivalled the age of Solomon and David. Amos, a shepherd
by trade, was called by God to pronounce judgement by denouncing
Israel’s luxurious living, idolatry, and moral depravity.
Amos urges the people to repent before the judgements of God
come upon them. "Seek God and live", was Amos’ plea to the
nation. He also foretells the dispersion of the Israelites,
but points to a day when God would regather them in the land
of their forefathers.
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Judgements
against the nations – Chapter 1 v 1 to 2 v 16
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Passage
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Subject
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| 1
v 1 to 2 |
Superscription
and proclamation |
| 1
v 3 to 2 v 3 |
Indictment
of neighbouring nations |
| 2
v 4 to 5 |
Indictment
of Judah |
| 2
v 6 to 16 |
Indictment
of Israel |
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Three
discourses against Israel – Chapter 3 v 1 to 6
v 14
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Passage
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Subject
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| 3
v 1 to15 |
A
declaration of judgement |
| 4
v 1 to 13 |
The
depravity of Israel |
| 5
v 1 to 6 v 14 |
A
lamentation for Israel’s sin and doom |
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Five
visions of Israel’s condition – Chapter 7 v 1 to
9 v 10
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Passage
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Subject
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| 7
v 1 to 3 |
The
devouring locusts |
| 7
v 4 to 6 |
The
flaming fire |
| 7
v 7 to 17 |
The
plumb line |
| 8
v 1 to 14 |
The
basket of ripe fruit |
| 9
v 1 to 10 |
The
Judgement of the Lord |
The
promise of Israel’s restoration – Chapter 9 v 11 to 15
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