Amos
Listen Up People! The Lion Has Roared: A Study of Amos 1-2
Introduction The words of the Lord through the prophet Amos have teeth in them. They are the words of a lion (Amos 1:2; 3:8). Majestic and regal, this awesome predator roamed the hills of ancient Palestine, inspiring kings, devouring sheep, killing shepherds, ... Read More »
Amos: The Man and His Times
Introduction In the middle of the eighth century B.C.E., God interrupted the pastoral life of Amos and called him to prophesy to the northern kingdom of Israel. Amos heard the roar of Yahweh (Amos 1:2) and echoed that roar across the cities and cult centers of... Read More »
Preaching from Amos
Treat your congregation to a series of sermons from the prophet Amos. You will find seven of his sermons in the book that carries his name. You and your people will be amazed at how contemporary the message of this eighth-century prophet sounds to twentieth-ce... Read More »
The Ethical Teaching of Amos, Its Content and Relevance
Scholars have emphasized the importance of Amos among the great prophets of the Old Testament by means of various expressions. He has been referred to as the “first of the classical prophets,”[1]Philip Hyatt, “The Book of Amos,” Interpr... Read More »
The Theological Implications of the Prophecy of Amos
When one begins to talk about the theology of Amos, he must recognize immediately that this is something that he must ferret out for himself. Amos nowhere set out a systematic presentation of his personal theology. This does not mean that Amos did not have a t... Read More »
Preaching from Amos
Since the message of the Bible is timeless, yet always timely, biblical preaching may be relevant preaching. It is the task of the preacher in every generation to relate the message of the Bible to his time. This is not an easy task. It requires both an unders... Read More »
