Identification of Amos ("burdened bearer") and
location in Israel's history (Pre-Exile, 760-753 B.C.)
The Voiced of Yahweh (God) (1:2)
I. Oracles Against the Nations (Circular Condemnation) (1:2)
A. Prophecies against neighboring states (1:3-2:3)
Syria (Damascus) Phoenicia (Tyre) Ammon
Philistia (Gaza) Edom Moab
B. Prophecies against Judah and Israel (2:4-16)
II. Judgment Against Israel (3-6)
A. "Your election does not absolve you from guilt." (3:1-2)
B. "Judgment part of the Covenant." (3:1-18)
C. Sins of Israel and their rewards. (3:9-4:5)
"Perverted Righteousness" and "Playing Religion."
D. Yahweh's repeated warnings have fallen on deaf ears. (4:6-11)
E. The way of escape. (5:4-17)
F. "Day of the Lord -- Not what you expect!" (5:18-20)
G. "Playing at Religion -- nauseating worship." (5:21-26)
H. Final Rewards -- luxurious living condemned. (5:27-6:24)
III. Five Visions of Coming Judgment (7:1-9:10)
-- Brief biographical note. (7:10-17)
A. Locust swarm (7:1-3)
B. Divine fire (7:4-6)
C. Plumb Line (7:7-9)
D. Basket of summer fruit (8:1-3)
("Hear this" -- against wealthy merchants.) (8:4-14)
E. Stricken Temple (9:1-4)
IV. Promise of Restoration and Prosperity (9:11-15)
"Never to be rooted out ..."
V. Key word for Amos is Plumb Line to remember theme.
VI. Verse to memorize: Amos 5:24 (New International Version)
"Let justice roll on like a river,
righteousness like a never-failing stream."
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