2. Amos the Prophet Amos derived from Hebrew root “amas” “to lift a burden, to carry” “Burden-Bearer” “Prepare to meet your God, O Israel!”

3. Outline: Chapters 1-2 God’s Judgments on all the nations Chapters 3-6 Basis of God’s Judgment Chapters 7-9 God’s Judgment is Inevitable There will be no escape

4. (Ch. 5 - 6) ; Overthrow of the kingdom of the ten tribes Lamentation (5:1-3); “Israel has fallen” followed by an urgent plea to “seek the LORD and live” (5:4-6) Omnipotence of the LORD (5:8-9) God must punish the unrighteous unless they seek Jehovah (5:10-15) The announcement of judgment (5:16-17) The 1 st Woe; terrors on the day of Jehovah (5:18-27)  they desire it but for no good  heartless worship is not acceptable  they followed after their fathers Basis of God’s Judgments (Ch. 3-6)

5. (Ch. 5 - 6) ; Overthrow of the kingdom of the ten tribes The 2 nd Woe; upon the leaders of the nation (6:1-14)  luxury loving wealthy rulers (vs. 1-6)  exile and destruction are certain (vs. 7-11)  can’t be saved by the trust in themselves (vs. 12-14) Basis of God’s Judgments (Ch. 3-6)

6. (Ch. 7-9) ; The five visions Vision #1 – locusts/destruction; the prophet prays and the LORD has mercy (7:1-3) Vision #2 – devouring fire/destruction on the nation. The prophet prays again and the LORD has mercy. (7:4-6) Vision #3 – the plumb line (measurement of the current state of the nation against God’s Law and His principles); He will not pass by them anymore. (7:7-9) (Complaint from Amaziah concerning Amos’ prophecies) (7:10-17) God’s Judgment is Inevitable (Ch. 7-9)

7. (Ch. 7-9) ; The five visions, cont’d Vision #4 – the basket of summer fruit (symbol of the ripeness of Israel for destruction) (8:1-14)  there will be no more mercy (1-3); the nation mourns and eventually seeks for God’s word but it won’t be found (4-14) Vision #5 – the broken house (destruction of Israel) (9:1-10) God’s Judgment is Inevitable (Ch. 7-9) A look to the future…(9:11-15) Promise of a brighter future for a remnant of the nation (through Christ) …there would be hope for some.