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Category: Amos
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Amos chapter 9, though only 15 verses, delivers a powerful conclusion to the prophet’s message. Unlike the symbolic visions of chapters 7 and 8—where God shows Amos locusts, fire, or a basket of summer fruit and asks, “What do you see?”—chapter 9 unveils a direct revelation. The veil lifts, and Amos sees Yehovah standing at…
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Hey everyone, it’s me again—diving headfirst into the wild, prophetic waters of the Book of Amos. If you’ve been following along on my journey through this book, you know we’re rolling with the Lexham English Septuagint for our reads. I love how accessible it is; it’s got that modern English vibe without losing the depth.…
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Amos chaptAmos 7: Urgent Visions of Judgment and the Prophet’s Call Amos chapter 7 serves as a pivotal bridge between the rebukes in chapter 6 and the continued prophecies in chapter 8, emphasizing Israel’s false security amid oppression and injustice. Through three vivid visions shown to Amos, Yehovah reveals the immediacy of judgment, while Amos…
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The Book of Amos, particularly chapter 6, continues its piercing prophetic message, building on the funeral song of chapter 5. In this chapter, the prophet Amos delivers a scathing rebuke to the elite of Israel and Judah, those who revel in wealth and security while ignoring God’s commands. The Lexham English Septuagint (LXX) offers unique…
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The book of Amos, particularly chapter 5, delivers a sobering message to Israel—a lamentation described as a funeral song for a nation that has strayed from God’s commands. Drawing from the Lexham English Septuagint and other translations, this passage exposes Israel’s heart issue: a superficial adherence to religious practices without genuine devotion. Through vivid imagery…
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Amos chapter 4 presents a powerful and structured continuation of the prophet’s message, building a legal case against Israel, Judah, and the surrounding nations. This chapter, like the book itself, is meticulously organized, almost like a courtroom indictment, with Amos acting as the prosecutor laying out charges against God’s people. Let’s dive into the key…
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In our verse-by-verse journey through the Book of Amos, we’ve explored how chapters 1 and 2 confront the sins of Israel’s neighbors and God’s chosen people—Judah and Israel. Now, in chapter 3, Amos delivers a powerful message to all Israel, both the northern and southern kingdoms, emphasizing their covenant relationship with Yehovah and the consequences…
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Welcome to another Sabbath reflection, where we dive deep into Scripture to uncover its truths and challenge ourselves to question what we’ve been taught. Today, we’re exploring Amos chapter 2, continuing our journey through this powerful prophetic book. In chapter 1, we saw Amos confront Israel’s neighbors—nations tied to rebellion, giants, and idolatry. Now, in…
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Giants, Rebellion, and Redemption The Book of Amos is not just a prophetic rebuke of Israel and its neighbors—it’s a window into a cosmic battle that stretches from Genesis to the New Testament. In Amos chapters 1 and 2, the prophet addresses nations like Damascus, Gaza, Tyre, Edom, Ammon, and Moab, each tied to a…
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At the heart of this narrative is Mount Hermon, a place of immense spiritual significance. According to the Book of Enoch (considered Scripture by Ethiopian Christians and widely read in the Second Temple period), Mount Hermon was where the angels descended to earth, swore an oath, and rebelled by taking human women as wives (Enoch…
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