Biblical Concepts in Amos

God's Name and Conduct

• The importance of God's name is emphasized as the one who performs actions.

God’s Rebuke of the People

• God rebukes the people for their sinful conduct in Amos 5:10.
• Other passages about this sin include:
  • Examples of how people today are sometimes guilty.

Consequences of Sin

• The sin in Amos 5:11 leads to consequences.
• People should respond prudently to these situations (Amos 5:13).
• People should change their ways and hate evil (Amos 5:14, 15).
• Other passages that discuss hating evil and its application in society.
• Consequences for not changing ways are described in Amos 5:16, 17.

The Day of the Lord

• People desire the Day of the Lord (Amos 5:18-20).
• Other passages about the Day of the Lord.
• Illustrations of the Day of the Lord and reasons why people shouldn't desire it.
• Lessons to be learned from this.

God's View of Worship

• God rejected the worship offered in Amos 5:21-23.
• They should change their worship practices.
• Other passages about God's attitude toward worship from those who disobey Him.
• Lessons to be learned about worship and service to God.
• To solve their problems, people should repent and seek God's guidance (Amos 5:24).
• God asks a specific question in Amos 5:25, and the correct answer highlights the importance of seeking righteousness.
• The people had rejected God's word (Amos 5:26).
• This is quoted in the New Testament, with a lesson about obedience.

Consequences of Sinful Conduct

• God predicts consequences for the people's actions (Amos 5:27).

Woe Pronounced on the Wealthy

• A woe is pronounced on the wealthy in Amos 6:1.
• They should observe other nations (Amos 6:2) and learn lessons from their experiences.
• The wealthy indulged in luxurious pleasures (Amos 6:4-6).
• They overemphasized materialism and possessions, which is dangerous (Amos 6:6).
• Other passages about the dangers of over-emphasis on materialism and pleasure/entertainment.
• Lessons to be learned from this example in modern society.
• David's use of musical instruments for worship is addressed in Amos 6:10.
• New Testament passages about music in worship.
• The consequences for the wealthy are described in Amos 6:7.
• God's view of the wealthy (Amos 6:8).
• Destruction of houses is prophesied in Amos 6:9, 10.
• God's command regarding houses (Amos 6:11).
• Rhetorical questions are asked in Amos 6:12.
• The people's actions are contrasted with the rhetorical questions, highlighting their hypocrisy.
• People's rejoicing in their accomplishments (Amos 6:13).
• Lessons to be learned about self-sufficiency and relying on God's strength.
• The people would receive deserved punishment (Amos 6:14).

Amos's Visions

• Amos describes the vision of a locust plague (Amos 7:1).
• He responds to the vision and asks for God's mercy (Amos 7:2).
• God's response is to partially relent (Amos 7:3).

The Power of Prayer

• The next vision involves a fire consuming the land (Amos 7:4).
• Amos responds and asks for God to relent (Amos 7:5).
• God relents partially (Amos 7:6).
• Lessons to be learned about the power of prayer from Amos's requests.

God's Standard

• The third vision reveals a plumb line used to judge Israel (Amos 7:7, 8).
• The plumb line represents God's standard of righteousness.
• The consequences for deviating from God's standard are stated in Amos 7:9.
• Other examples of similar illustrations in Scripture.
• Lessons about the importance of following God's standard.

Opposition to Truth

• Amos is accused by Amaziah of sedition and discouraging war (Amos 7:10).
• Amos's response to Amaziah refutes the accusations (Amos 7:14, 15).
• Lessons from Amos's stand against opposition.

Dishonesty and Greed

• Amos sees a vision of a basket of ripe summer fruits (Amos 8:1-3).
• The interpretation of the vision reveals God's judgment on Israel's dishonesty.
• Accusations against the people regarding their dishonest business practices (Amos 8:4-6).
• Other passages about dishonest business practices.
• Lessons to be learned from these accusations.
• The people prioritize their own desires over worship (Amos 8:7).
• God swears to remember Israel's sins (Amos 8:7).
• Lessons to be learned from God's promise.

Consequences of Sin

• Consequences for Israel are described in Amos 8:8-13.
• The people will face punishment for their sins (Amos 8:11, 12).
• The lack of prophetic revelation will be a consequence (Amos 8:11, 12).
• The error of the people in trusting in earthly things (Amos 8:14).

God's Judgment on Israel

• Amos sees a vision of God destroying Israel (Amos 9:1).
• People try to escape God's judgment, but they are unsuccessful (Amos 9:2-4).
• God's ability to wield judgment and calamity is described (Amos 9:5).
• God's name is emphasized in Amos 9:6, reflecting His sovereign power.
• Israel is compared to other nations, highlighting God's faithfulness to them (Amos 9:7).
• God's judgment on the kingdom is complete (Amos 9:8).
• Other passages about the remnant of Israel or Judah.
• God will rebuild the people (Amos 9:9).
• Reassuring aspects of this rebuilding for the remnant.
• Those who think they are immune to judgment will be punished (Amos 9:10).
• Case study: Application of the context to the doctrine of "once saved, always saved."

The Tabernacle of David

• God will rebuild the tabernacle of David (Amos 9:11, 12).
• This is quoted in the New Testament and its significance there.
• Jesus' reign over His kingdom.
• Predictions regarding the future (Amos 9:13).
• The work of the Messiah is elaborated (Amos 9:13).
• The captives of God's people will be restored (Amos 9:14).
• The ultimate blessing (Amos 9:15).
• Entering the promised land is considered symbolic.

Lessons from Amos

• Israel's sins are outlined, which should be avoided.