1. The Prophets: speaking up for justice Understand the meaning of Amos’ messages. Explain how these messages link to today Evaluate how relevant the messages are today

2. The Prophets: speaking up for justice What is the meaning of this picture?

3. The Prophets: speaking up for justice A Prophet: ‘Forth-tellers’ Announced God’s view of people’s behaviour and predicted the inevitable result if they continued in this direction (away from God).

4. The Prophets: speaking up for justice Which tone do these statements sound best in? Gentle Excited Angry Sarcastic Mournful Bored

5. The Prophets: speaking up for justice What responses might the people of Israel have had to speeches like these?

6. The Prophets: speaking up for justice What people were doing wrong What commandments were broken What they should do instead to please God Using the speeches, copy and complete the table below Extension: what might the consequences be if people continue to act against God’s will?

7. The Prophets: speaking up for justice What criticisms would Amos the Prophet have if he returned today and saw what was going on in: School? The country? The world? How would people react if Amos tried to give them these warnings today? Do you think the teachings of Amos have relevance to you today? Why/ why not?

8. The Prophets: speaking up for justice Homework: What was Amos’ message to the Israelites? 3 Sentences 2 Pictures 1 Word