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Bible Study – Book of Bible Study – Book of AmosAmosThree Components Three Components

1. The judgment of Israel's neighbors for their sin: Damascus (Syria today), Gaza (the "Palestinians" today), Tyre (Lebanon today), Ammon and Moab (Jordan today) (Amos 1-2) 2. The spiritual corruption of Judah and

Israel (Amos 2-6)

3. Five prophetic visions: Locusts and Fire, Warn of impending catastrophe against the sinful nation, Overthrow / Ruin of Israel and future restoration of Israel after the coming of the Messiah

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Amos 6:1-14Amos 6:1-14

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Second Woe Second Woe 1-141-14

SpeculationSpeculation: Does this message compare to the Message of Ezekiel 9:4-11?

The Second Woe:The Second Woe: Condemns the proud Condemns the proud leaders of all Israel for their false sense of leaders of all Israel for their false sense of security and callous self-indulgence, while security and callous self-indulgence, while declaring that these 1declaring that these 1stst citizens will be the citizens will be the first to suffer / carried in exile.first to suffer / carried in exile.

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Amos 7:1-17Amos 7:1-17

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The 1The 1stst Vision – Locust Plaque Vision – Locust Plaque 1-31-3

SpeculationSpeculation: Does the fact that God changed His mind reflect that God’s mercy exceeds His Justice?

Series of 5 Visions:Series of 5 Visions: 1.) Locust Plaque, 2.) 1.) Locust Plaque, 2.) Supernatural Fire, 3.) Plumb LineSupernatural Fire, 3.) Plumb Line

Exodus 32:11-14 Exodus 32:11-14 Joel 2:12-14Joel 2:12-14

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Amos 7:1-17Amos 7:1-17

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The 2nd Vision – Supernatural Fire The 2nd Vision – Supernatural Fire 4-64-6

SpeculationSpeculation: Do the references of the Fire and Plumb Line indicate Gods standards and tests in apply His righteousness and justice?

Series of 5 Visions:Series of 5 Visions: 1.) Locust Plaque, 2.) 1.) Locust Plaque, 2.) Supernatural Fire, 3.) Plumb LineSupernatural Fire, 3.) Plumb Line

Zechariah 4:1-10Zechariah 4:1-10 Revelation 11:1-Revelation 11:1-44

Isaiah 34:11Isaiah 34:11

The 3rd Vision – Plumb Line The 3rd Vision – Plumb Line

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Amos 7:1-17Amos 7:1-17

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Amaziah and Amos Amaziah and Amos 10-1710-17

SpeculationSpeculation: Is the experience of Amos , the experience true Christians will experience in the future?

Encounter With Priest of Bethel:Encounter With Priest of Bethel: Attempt to Attempt to discredit the message by discrediting the discredit the message by discrediting the messengermessenger

Mark 13:9-11Mark 13:9-11

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Amos 8:1-14Amos 8:1-14

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Summer Fruit / Awful Judgment Day Summer Fruit / Awful Judgment Day 1-141-14

Summer Fruit:Summer Fruit: Conclusion of the appeals. The Conclusion of the appeals. The End Has Come. Spring locust / Mid Summer End Has Come. Spring locust / Mid Summer Drought / Exhausted Patience – Plumb Line / Drought / Exhausted Patience – Plumb Line / Late Summer FruitLate Summer Fruit

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Amos 9:1-15Amos 9:1-15

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God’s Judgment God’s Judgment 1-10 1-10

God’s Restoration God’s Restoration 11-1511-15

Destruction and Then Restoration:Destruction and Then Restoration: God God executes His Judgment and then restores from executes His Judgment and then restores from a righteous remnant. a righteous remnant.

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1. The moral responsibility of God, Who is not only all-powerful and international, but also ethical and spiritual.

2. The most elaborate worship, if insincere, is but an insult to God. Religion is more than mere outward worship. It is not the smoke of the burnt offering that is acceptable to God, but the incense of a true and loyal heart.

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3. There must be social justice among men. Morality was the one necessity for Israel. God's requirements are always moral. Moral issues determine the course of history. His whole message is a fitting prelude to James' definition of religion. (James 1:27)

4. Privilege involves responsibility. (Amos 3:2) Election to privilege is only another name for election to duty.

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5. The meaning and purpose of calamity and trouble. (Amos 4:6). Every disaster is but a new call to repentance.

6. The necessity of personal conviction in a prophet. (7:14, 15) Religion is a personal matter; likewise conviction; they cannot be inherited.