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, 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. And we must never forget that amos is speaking to us, the church of god, the israel of god. Whether these passages are from amos or were added to the original by persons who lived at a later time is a question concerning which there is some difference of opinion. After these terrible punishments, god would allow some of the people to return to their own land amos 9. However, amos preference to begin a new section of thought with an introductory formula suggests that verse 8, which begins with behold, introduces the final section of his book. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. Amos fortune, free man questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on amos fortune, free man. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later. Amos s connection to the simple life of the people made its way into the center of his prophecies.
A summary of the contents of each bible book contains summaries for the old and new testament. Summary the book of amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters. Chapter titled, that kite explain why amos was so angry with ben about the kite. Rather, he was a grower of sycamore figs as well as a shepherd amos 7. Amos with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Listen to chuck swindolls overview of amos in his audio message from the. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below. Amos was the first prophet to use the phrase the day of the lord. And the lord took me as i followed the flock, and the lord said unto me, go, prophesy unto my people israel amos 7. God raised up the prophet amos, as an act of his great mercy to a people who repeatedly shunned and disobeyed him.
During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government. Amos chapter five commentary by ron beckham audio bible study amos 5. His major themes of social justice, gods omnipotence and role as creator, and divine judgment became staples of prophecy. Many have wondered about wars and death, especially the many women and children who died terribly as recorded in the old testament. Hear this word which i take up for you as a dirge, o house of israel. 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. Woe to you who are at ease in zion, and trust in mount samaria, notable persons in the chief nation, to whom the house of israel comes. After a whole catalogue of denunciations from the prophet amos, he comes up with 5 great promises to the people of israel from the lord almighty. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah was active during the reign of jeroboam ii, making the book of amos the first biblical prophetic book written. 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. But god would not always punish the people from israel.
God sent amos all the way from down there in the desert and the wilderness up to bethel, one of the capital cities. This summary of the book of amos provides information about the title. 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 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 prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town approximately ten miles south of jerusalem. The imminent judgment of god over the neighbouring nations as well as israel. But the same divine spirit influenced isaiah and daniel in the court, and amos in the sheepfolds, giving to each the powers and eloquence needful for them. 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. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south.
Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. Amos 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Its no exaggeration to say that amos calls these women fat cows. Book of amos read, study bible verses online bible study tools.
Amos 1, new international version niv the bible app. Find sample tests, essay help, and translations of shakespeare. Amos summary the book of amos was written during the era of divided kingdoms of israel but in an age which is much prosperous than the previous times especially the northern kingdom of isreal with ruler jeroboam ii reached at such a level of growth and prosperity as was not seen after david and solomon. We find two quotations from the book of amos in the acts of the apostles. This study guide consists of approximately 38 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of amos fortune. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of amos in the bible king james version. Amos on the mountain amos meets his new owners, caleb and celia copeland and their children, roger and roxanne. Secondly, amos speaks of an earthquake occurring two years before he began to reveal his divine visions. Here is a summary and bible study of the book of amos.
Amos chapter one commentary by ron beckham audio bible stu dy amos 1. Amos chapter 1 shows the prophet as a mere farmer with no formal background in theological matters. Summary of the book of amos 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. Amos summary by jay smith 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. The book of amos kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 30 duration. As in the book of hosea religion was prospering but faith in the one true god yhwh was on the decline. Chapter, amos came as the days of the wicked northern kingdom were. Editors and copyists added comments to the prophets original oracles that they deemed appropriate in light of events that occurred after his death.
The first is a book of the writings called summaries of the internal 6 sense of the prophets and psalms. More than almost any other book of scripture, the book of amos holds gods. Book of amos summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of amos for bible study or sunday school lessons. Amos message mainly concerns the northern kingdom of israel but judah the southern kingdom is mentioned as well and also the neighbouring nations of israel their enemies. He confesses he is a herdsman and a gatherer of sycamore fruit wild figs. This book of the prophet amos is the only mention we have of this man in the old testament. For instance, heres chapter 8, verse 8, in which yahwehs judgment makes the people of israel seasick. The words of amos, who was among the sheepbreeders of tekoa, which he saw concerning israel in the days of uzziah king of judah, and in the days of jeroboam the son of joash, king of israel, two years before the earthquake. One telling clue to the time when amos preached is the book s series of references to a big earthquake, believed to be the one that struck the region in the middle of the eighth century bce. The book of, one of the twelve minor prophets, is part of the christian old testament. Amos summary the book of amos was written during the era of divided kingdoms of israel but in an age which is much prosperous than the previous times especially the northern kingdom of isreal with ruler jeroboam ii reached at such a level of growth and. Amos 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Study guide for amos 4 by david guzik blue letter bible.
Sparknotes are the most helpful study guides around to literature, math, science, and more. One telling clue to the time when amos preached is the books series of references to a big earthquake, believed to be the one that struck the region in the middle of the eighth century bce. Free man by elizabeth yates is the biography of a man born freely in africa, who was abducted as. It is a stirring warning to all of the dangers of apostasy, rebellion and complacency. The book of amos was likely written between 760 and 753 b. Theses promises are of great blessing and restoration for gods people, put in the following terms. Hear this word which the lord has spoken against you, sons of israel, against the entire family which he brought up from the land of egypt. The one cheerful verse in the book of nahum is chapter 1, verse 15, look, on the mountains the feet of one who brings good tidings, who proclaims peace. Watch our overview video on the book of amos, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Amos fortune chapter summaries by anna larson on prezi. Amos mission is directed to his neighbor to the north, israel. Otherwise, god would allow israels enemies to attack amos chapters 69. Amos made clear in his writings that he did not come from a family of prophets, nor did he even consider himself one. The seventh, eighth, and ninth chapters contain visions, with their explanations.
Although there are sermons using a verse or part of a. The old testament and indepth analyses of god, moses, and david. 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. The imminent judgment of god over the neighbouring nations as well as israel and judah is. Apr 06, 2011 amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. Amos bible book with full chapters king james version. The first two chapters form the introduction to the whole book. The words of amos reveal jehovahs mercy towards an unworthy people. While hosea only prophesied regarding israel amos also prophesied concerning the neighbouring nations of israel. Not much has been written about it in the new church. The amos fortune, free man community note includes chapter by chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Though it is true that the very skinny ideal of female beauty is a modern phenomenon and especially in ancient times plumpness was a valued sign of affluence, we can count on it that at no time in human history has a woman appreciated being called a fat cow. The prophet amos the bible brief the best bible summary.
The book of amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. Amos is a sheepbreeder of tekoa a simple farmer with no prophetic or theological training. This verse, later quoted in the new testament, provides the basis of the word gospel, derived from the greek word for good news. The third section of the book chapters 79, apart from the historical account of amasiass opposition to amos 7. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of israel. He is taught over 15 years how to become a civilized human and slowly forgets his african ways. Amoss voice cuts through the darkness and orders eddie to leave jack and august alone. Amos chapter four and five god is still speaking to israel by saying you cows of bashan amos 4.
This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of amos fortune, free man by elizabeth yates. The purpose of the book of amos was to announce gods holy judgment on the. Bashan was the fertile area of land just below mount herman and. Not one of the recognized prophets of israel, nor was he a priest, not even a native of israel but a farmer called of the lord from judah to warn the northern kingdom of the coming judgement. Amos 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Chapter titled, the lightening rod what did ben and amos learn about electricity in these chapters. Find the quotes you need to support your essay, or refresh your memory of the book by reading these. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, 2 was active c. Free man by elizabeth yates is the biography of a man born freely in africa who was abducted as. 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 words of amos, who was among the sheepherders from tekoa, which he envisioned in visions concerning israel in the days of uzziah king of judah, and in the days of jeroboam son of joash, king of israel, two years before the earthquake. The book of amos is a stinging rebuke of a nation that has rejected and forgotten god. Several passages in the book of amos, especially in the last chapter, indicate that the israelites will return from captivity and will be happy and prosperous in their own land. The book of amos was written during the era of divided kingdoms of israel but in an age which is much prosperous than the previous times especially the northern kingdom of isreal with ruler jeroboam ii reached at such a level of growth and prosperity as was not seen after david and solomon.
Study guide for amos 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. Despite this, his prophetic writings were messages that. Not all of the material found in these chapters came from amos himself. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c.
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