Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. Amos is the earliest prophet named in the old testament books. There were no special protectorates for the poor except the laws of god and its faithful adherents. Amos was a shepherd and a farmer of sycamore fruit which is a fruit somewhat like figs amos 7. The book explores how each subsequent king in israel and judah answers gods callor, as often happens, fails to listen. This lesson allows the student to become acquainted with the important content of the verses and chapters of this book of the bible. This book provides a detailed exploration of this theme and other important elements of the theology underlying the book of amos. There were those persons in amos chapter 2 who pretended to uphold the law or at least to be religious, yet were themselves guilty of pouring contempt upon the rights of the poor and thus indirectly showing contempt toward god. This article is missing information about evidence as to whether amos was a historical person. Study the bible online using commentary on amos and more. He was a shepherd and tended to sycamore fig trees. For three transgressions of moab, and for four, i will not turn away the punishment thereof. The theology of the book of amos in modern times, amos has come to be considered one of the most important prophets, mainly for his uncompromising message about social 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.
Intro to amos biblica the international bible society. For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought, that maketh the morning darkness, and treadeth upon the high places of the earth, the lord, the god of hosts, is his name amos 4. You will also find options for commentaries on amos that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Jul 17, 2016 this free coloring page is based on the book of amos. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. Amos bible coloring page bible coloring pages, childrens. Click on the image above for the printable pdf version. For the father of isaiah, a prophet in the hebrew bible, see amoz. Book jonah whale man deep underwater drawing book jonah, under the. Bill giyaman posted these are short and sweet bible verses.
Amos was from the city name tekoa which is located about 12 miles south of jerusalem amos 1. Both authors frequently use yahweh, the name representing gods special. And we must never forget that amos is speaking to us, the church of god, the israel of god. Please expand the article to include this information. It is a stirring warning to all of the dangers of apostasy, rebellion and complacency. What was the significance of the horns of the altar amos 3.
He is the great king who rules the whole universe 4. Read amos commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Typically, people read these speeches and try to draw application from each one. Amos the fearless prophet amos bible, celebrity travel, bible illustrations. The book of amos amos was a sheepbreeder of tekoa in judah, who delivered his oracles in the northern kingdom during the prosperous reign of jeroboam ii 786746 b.
Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. Amos predicted that after the nations had learned their lessons, israel and all nations would be restored and abundantly blessed, both physically and spiritually amos 9. This amos bible lesson is suitable for those requiring an instant, free amos bible lesson. The book of amos begins and ends with references to an earthquake 1. His major themes of social justice, gods omnipotence, and divine judgment became staples of prophecy. Gods presence on the earth will result in many benefits 9. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. Best amos commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Bible commentaries matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible amos. Book of amos, the third of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book under the jewish canon titled the twelve.
Samuel bible, bible drawing, journal inspiration, journal ideas, new bible. Amos kids sunday school lessons, sunday school kids, bible. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page over the links, go to the next section. One of the things to cherish about the book of amos is its exquisite language. He earned his living from the flock and the sycamorefig grove 1. The apostle james, bishop of jerusalem, in the acts of the apostles 15. The main purpose of a summary is as a simplification highlighting the major points from the original and much longer version of the subject.
Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. She lies abandoned on the ground,with no one to help. Amos 2 definition and meaning bible dictionary bible study tools. Jan 02, 2020 book of amos bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets. May 31, 2014 this free coloring page is based on the book of amos. Whether he owned the flocks and groves or only worked as a hired hand is not known. Commentary on the book of amos by matthew henry old.
Then he says something to his own people who live in israel and judah. Imagefind images and videos about quote, life and bible verses on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love. Thats why god sent jonah to preach in nineveh, telling the people god would judge their city in 40 days. Old testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book. Amos made clear in his writings that he did not come from a family of prophets, nor did he even consider himself one. Book of amos summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of amos for bible study or sunday school lessons. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. But the same divine spirit influenced isaiah and daniel in the court, and amos in the. The nation that represents yhwh must be made pure of anything or anyone that profanes the name of god. This article is about amos, a minor prophet in the hebrew bible and christian bible. Bible character study on amos bible verses, quotes. Amos was a herdsman who lived in the village of tekoa, before becoming a prophet during the reign of king uzziah. He also uses one nation against another to carry out his purposes 6. The day of the lord 23 take away from me the noise of your songs.
The book of amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters. Book of amos bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. 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. Amos commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Book of amos bible survey what was the significance of the horns of the altar amos 3. Amos chapter 2 kjv king james version 1 thus saith the lord. Apr 02, 2020 book of amos, the third of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book under the jewish canon titled the twelve. So, with this in mind, lets study the book of amos. God called amos to prophesy to israel, and it seems that he did most of his work at bethel amos 7.
A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. The work chronicles the visions that the ancient author of this book believed he received from god in order to warn israel of its impending doom and. Amos meaning burden or burdenbearer was an inhabitant of the rugged region of tekoa, located in the territory of judah about 12 miles south of jerusalem. Weve also uploaded this illustration as a jpeg file for any readers that need to customize. He writes about the terrible things that they have done. Despite the fact that he lived in the southern kingdom of judah, god sent him as his prophet to the northern kingdom of. This person, amos is not the father of isaiah, as some say. The book begins with the phrase the words of amos and amos l. So amos goes to bethel, which was functioning as the capitol of israel. The god for whom amos speaks is god of more than merely israel. Its one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the bible.
Because he is allsovereign, the god of israel holds the history and destiny of all peoples and of the world in his hands. Amos kids sunday school lessons, sunday school kids. This puts bethlehem about half way between tekoa and jerusalem. He was not a man of the court like isaiah, or a member of a priestly family like jeremiah and ezekiel.
Jan 02, 2020 amos is pronouncing judgment on israels enemies, and then on israel itself, for some specific sins. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of israel. Jun 30, 2018 explore lenanorenes board amos bible journaling, followed by. This book in the hebrew bibles is called sepher amos, the book of amos. The book of amos is a stinging rebuke of a nation that has rejected and forgotten god.
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. Amos was from tekoa, a small town in judah about 6 miles south of bethlehem and 11 miles from jerusalem. Click to discover the meaning of your lifenumber, i release all negative energy. This means there will be plenty of shepherds leaders. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and. The illustration shows scripture quotes from amos 5. Not surprisingly, lions are mentioned in the bible for their might 2sam 1. Am christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. Introduction the old testament prophets were adept at luring hostile audiences into listening to their judgment. Amos commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Much of the interest of the modern world in the prophet amos is. This free coloring page is based on the book of amos. At one point, amaziah the priest had commanded amos to go south to speak his words of doom, yet the prophet answered by a thus saith jehovah amos 7. Editors and copyists added comments to the prophets original oracles that they deemed appropriate in light of events that occurred after his death.
Rather, he was a grower of sycamore figs as well as a shepherd amos 7. 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. Not all of the material found in these chapters came from amos himself. What does fire represent in the book of amos answers. Amos, a judaean prophet from the village of tekoa, was active in the northern kingdom of israel during the reign of jeroboam ii c. The nations around are summoned to judgment because of their sins 1. The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town approximately ten miles south of jerusalem. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of. 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. Amos was not the first bible prophet, but he was the first prophet to have his prophecies recorded in a separate book of the bible, that being the book of amos. Amos bible coloring page free childrens ministry resources. Such summer fruits will not keep till winter, but must be used at once.
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