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What specific conduct does God rebuke the people for in Amos 5:10?
What specific conduct does God rebuke the people for in Amos 5:10?
- Oppressing the innocent (correct)
- Ignoring the poor
- Displaying excessive pride
- Denying the truth (correct)
According to Amos 5:12, how does God describe the sin of the people?
According to Amos 5:12, how does God describe the sin of the people?
- As a treachery against Him
- As a grievous offense (correct)
- As a form of idolatry
- As a betrayal of trust
What did the people not consider to be important according to 6:6?
What did the people not consider to be important according to 6:6?
- Their personal happiness
- The plight of the poor (correct)
- Religious rituals
- Material possessions
According to 6:7, what would be the outcome for the people?
According to 6:7, what would be the outcome for the people?
What must the people do to solve their problem according to Amos 5:24?
What must the people do to solve their problem according to Amos 5:24?
What eventual consequence does God predict for the people in Amos 5:27?
What eventual consequence does God predict for the people in Amos 5:27?
What does the term 'Lo Debar' signify as mentioned in 6:13?
What does the term 'Lo Debar' signify as mentioned in 6:13?
How did God view the people according to 6:8?
How did God view the people according to 6:8?
In Amos 5:21-23, how does God view the worship offered by the people?
In Amos 5:21-23, how does God view the worship offered by the people?
What command would God give regarding the houses as mentioned in 6:11?
What command would God give regarding the houses as mentioned in 6:11?
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Study Notes
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.
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