In this book, amos accuses israel of breaking their covenant with. This is the holy book of amos, known simply as amos. The words of amos, who was among herdsmen of thecua. Amos message warned of gods coming judgment, but the people ignored the warning. More people are exploited and abused in the cause of religion than in any other way. Despite its predictions of punishment and destruction, the prophecy ends with a promise of a glorious future restoration. Amos, like many of the other prophets of god, prophesied of the day of the lord.
This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the king james bible. The words of amos, who was among the herdsmen of tekoa, which he saw concerning israel in the. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. God raised up the prophet amos, as an act of his great mercy to a people who repeatedly shunned and disobeyed him. The book also includes a narrative description of an event in amos s life and a few fragments of hymns, which have been interspersed throughout the book probably by an editor. Transcribed and edited by david sielaff, february 20. Amos 1 niv the words of amos, one of the shepherds bible. Find out what true worship looks like in the book of amos. Yahweh roars from zion, and makes himself heard from jerusalem. Commentary on the book of amos by matthew henry old. Amos 19 new international version niv 1 the words of amos, one of the shepherds of tekoa the vision he saw concerning israel two years before the earthquake, when uzziah was king of judah and jeroboam son of jehoash a was king of israel. The book of amos is a collection of prophetic messages delivered by the prophet amos. The visions he had about israel, in the time of uzziah king of judah and jeroboam son of joash, king of israel, two years before the earthquake.
If you would like to read this first prophetic book of the bible, please click the link to the chapter you would like to read and all of the bible verses will be listed for your perusal. He was not a man of the court like isaiah, or a member of a priestly family like jeremiah and ezekiel. Amos and hosea were coworkers and may even have gone on preaching tours through the land together, although hosea continued his work after amos passed from the scene. The main purpose of a summary is as a simplification highlighting the major points from the original and much longer version of the subject. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. His major themes of social justice, gods omnipotence, and divine judgment became staples of prophecy. He was a shepherd and farmer, but had the special commission to proclaim gods message to the people of israel more precisely, to the northern kingdom of israel, since the people of israel had split into two kingdoms some 150 years before amos days.
But god sent amos with a message to his nation amos 7. The bible book of amos with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Study guide for amos 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. The book of, one of the twelve minor prophets, is part of the christian old testament. God is patient with sinners, but he will finally judge them for their.
I will raise up its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old. The following scripture is from the authorized king james version of the holy bible, now in the public domain. Amos american standard version religionbibleasv30amosaudiobook the book of. The holy prophet amos orthodox icon and synaxarion hypertext bible commentary.
The words of amos, one of the shepherds of tekoathe vision he saw concerning israel two years before the earthquake, when uzziah was king of judah and jeroboam son of jehoash was king of israel biblica. The theology of the book of amos old testament theology. The book of amos is one of the least understood in the holy scriptures. Not all of the material found in these chapters came from amos himself. Amos mission is directed to his neighbor to the north, israel. The message bible introduction to the book of amos. The book of amos was likely written between 760 and 753 b. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Apr 30, 2012 amos tackles perennial issues such as the extent the nations are responsive and responsible to gods law, and offers one key scriptural source for understanding the serious call that gods people have for caring for the poor among them. Amos wrote at a time of relative peace and prosperity but also of neglect of gods laws.
He is credited with being one of the first classical or writing prophets, yet he does not identify himself as a prophet. The words of amos, one of the shepherds of tekoathe vision he saw concerning israel two years before the earthquake, when uzziah was. Rather, he was a grower of sycamore figs as well as a shepherd amos 7. Not much has been written about it in the new church. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. An introduction to the book of amos an argument of the book of amos. The books of 1 and 2 kings or 1 and 2 chronicles do not mention this prophet, and he should not be confused with amoz, the father of isaiah the prophet. The question whether the book of amos indicates an acquaintance with these or not is important because it is to a great extent on the silence of prophetical and historical writers that critics of a certain school relegate these legalistic portions of the pentateuch to a late date. More than almost any other book of scripture, the book of amos holds gods people accountable for their illtreatment of others. Interesting facts about amos barnes bible charts meaning.
Let the plan of the holy one of israel come so that we may know it. This three part series on the book of amos was preached at forge road bible chapel, perry hall, md on may 20, 2012 part 1, june 3, 2012 part 2, and june 24, 2012 part 3. This summary of the book of amos provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of amos. The book of amos is named after the prophet whose words are collected in this book. The main themes of the book of amos are social justice, god\s omnipotence, and divine judgment became staples of prophecy. The book of amos is the earliest of the book of the twelve prophets, and is relevant today, as it addresses social injustice, so prevalent in our world. In the hebrew bible and christian old testament, amos hebrew. Isaiah and micah followed amos s ministry and may have heard him preach when they were lads. He spoke against an increased disparity between the very wealthy and the very poor.
The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town approximately ten miles south of jerusalem. Old testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book. Inspired bible prophets often used this term to signify not only gods immediate kingdom but future spiritual kingdom. Top 5 commentaries on the book of amos ligonier ministries. His major themes of justice, gods omnipotence, and divine judgment became staples of prophecy. A buyers guide, prominent biblical scholars leonard greenspoon.
Tom constables expository notes on amos this is also available in the net. It can not be proved that hosea knew the book of amos, though there is no reason to doubt that he was acquainted with the latters. Book of amos summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of amos for bible study or sunday school lessons. The prophet threatens damascus, gaza, tyre, edom, and ammon with the judgments of god, for their obstinacy in sin. Amos announces his prophetic work and the doom of the ungodly 1. He writes about the terrible things that they have done.
Because of these evil deeds, god would punish the nations amos chapters 12. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I was no prophet, nor was i a son of a prophet, but i was a sheepbreeder and a tender of sycamore fruit. Watch our overview video on the book of amos, which breaks down the. This book of the prophet amos is the only mention we have of this man in the old testament. God raised up the prophet amos, as an act of his great mercy to a. The words of amos, one of the shepherds of tekoathe vision he saw concerning israel two years before the earthquake, when uzziah was king of judah and jeroboam son of jehoash was king of israel. It repeatedly points out the failure of the people to fully embrace gods idea of justice. He prophesied in israel at the great cult center of bethel, from which he was finally expelled by the priest in charge of this royal sanctuary 7.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading matthew pooles commentary on the holy bible book of amos annotated. Bad things will happen soon amos the book of amos easyenglish bible the man with a difficult message from god amos a commentary by mark kirkpatrick. The leaders and inhabitants of the land unfortunately refused to heed the advice and admonitions god gave through amos and hosea. Editors and copyists added comments to the prophets original oracles that they deemed appropriate in light of events that occurred after his death. The book of amos from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 30 please note we have slowed the speed of. He prophesied in israel at the great cult center of bethel, from which he was finally expelled by the priest in charge of this royal sanctuary. See the most common abbreviations for books of the old and new testaments, and apocrypha in order to utilize all of the features of this web site, javascript must be enabled in your browser. The book of amos read 9 chapters of the holy bible. Intro to amos biblica the international bible society. Amos, the first hebrew prophet to have a biblical book named for him.
Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah was. Bible verses about amos, book of church of the great god. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of israel. Matthew pooles commentary on the holy bible book of amos annotated kindle edition by matthew poole. The words of amos, one of the shepherds of tekoathe vision he saw concerning israel two years before the earthquake, when uzziah was king of judah. It suggests that he might have been a humble herdsman or a common laborer.
Make time to read your bible and make time to listen to the holy spirits guidance in your life. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. The book of amos niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 30. A significant portion of biblical prophecy, including much of the book of revelation, refers to this period of endtime events. Amos is a shepherd and a fruit picker from the judean village of tekoa when god calls him, even though he lacks an education or a priestly background.
Amos 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of the prophet amos the prophet amos lived in the eighth century bc and was a common herdsman and keeper of sycamore fig trees 7. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. Within each lesson you will be able to listen to the 15 minute talk and follow along with the provided study guide. The book of amos kjv audio holy bible high quality and.
May 18, 2017 the book of amos is a prophetic book of the hebrew bible largely dating to the 8th century bce and considered to be scripture by modernday jews and christians. The lord roars from zion and thunders from jerusalem. Amos bible book with full chapters king james version. Amos 1 the words of amos, who was among the a shepherds 1 of b tekoa, which he saw concerning israel c in the days of d uzziah king of judah and in the days of e jeroboam the son of joash, king of israel, two years 2 before f the earthquake. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah was active during the. Since i started working on this study of amos, i have searched our library holdings with the hope i would turn up a hidden or forgotten study by some new church scholar. He earned his living from the flock and the sycamorefig grove 1. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of. Amos books of the bible growing christians ministries. The holy bible book 30 amos kjv dramatized audio youtube. Matthew pooles commentary on the holy bible book of. Talks from amos can be accessed by choosing one of the lessons listed below.
The book of amos is an intriguing scripture from a unique individual, amos, a shepherd and fig tree farmer dwelling in southern judah who is called by god to go to bethel and announce warnings of judgment to the northern kingdom of israel. Although there are sermons using a verse or part of a. Amos made clear in his writings that he did not come from a family of prophets, nor did he even consider himself one. Jan 16, 2016 audio bible the book of amos holy bible, nkjv audio bible the book of amos holy bible, nkjv skip navigation sign in. Thus my anticipation ran high in reading john bartons theology of the book of amos. They could not expect communion with god, unless they first sought peace with him. Most of what we know about amos comes from the book that bears his name. He confesses he is a herdsman and a gatherer of sycamore fruit wild figs. The purpose of the book of amos was to announce gods holy judgment on the kingdom of israel the northern kingdom, call them to repentance, and to turn from their selfrighteous sins and idolatry. It is a prophecy for the period just ahead of us, a prophecy dealing with a. But as always, the promise of restoration was also given. The book of amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters. Amos was from tekoa, a small town in judah about 6 miles south of bethlehem and 11 miles from jerusalem. Amos was a vigorous spokesman for gods justice and righteousness, whereas hosea emphasized gods love, grace, mercy and forgiveness.
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