Interactive Bible Study Neal Parker

Bible Study – Book of Amos 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

Bible Study – Book of Amos Amos 6:1-14 Verses Verses Second Woe 1-14 Speculation Speculation: Does this message compare to the Message of Ezekiel 9:4-11? The Second Woe: Condemns the proud leaders of all Israel for their false sense of security and callous self-indulgence, while declaring that these 1 st citizens will be the first to suffer / carried in exile.

“…Hamath to Arabah”

Bible Study – Book of Amos Amos 7:1-17 Verses Verses The 1 st Vision – Locust Plaque 1-3 Speculation Speculation: Does the fact that God changed His mind reflect that God’s mercy exceeds His Justice? Series of 5 Visions: 1.) Locust Plaque, 2.) Supernatural Fire, 3.) Plumb Line Exodus 32:11-14 Joel 2:12-14

Bible Study – Book of Amos Amos 7:1-17 Verses Verses The 2nd Vision – Supernatural Fire 4-6 Speculation Speculation: Do the references of the Fire and Plumb Line indicate Gods standards and tests in apply His righteousness and justice? Series of 5 Visions: 1.) Locust Plaque, 2.) Supernatural Fire, 3.) Plumb Line Zechariah 4:1-10Revelation 11:1-4 Isaiah 34:11 Isaiah 34:11 The 3rd Vision – Plumb Line 7-9

Bible Study – Book of Amos Amos 7:1-17 Verses Verses Amaziah and Amos Speculation Speculation: Is the experience of Amos, the experience true Christians will experience in the future? Encounter With Priest of Bethel: Attempt to discredit the message by discrediting the messenger Mark 13:9-11

Bible Study – Book of Amos Amos 8:1-14 Verses Verses Summer Fruit / Awful Judgment Day 1-14 Summer Fruit: Conclusion of the appeals. The End Has Come. Spring locust / Mid Summer Drought / Exhausted Patience – Plumb Line / Late Summer Fruit

Bible Study – Book of Amos Amos 9:1-15 Verses Verses God’s Judgment 1-10 God’s Restoration Destruction and Then Restoration: God executes His Judgment and then restores from a righteous remnant.

Lessons From Amos 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.

Lessons From Amos 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.

Lessons From Amos 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.