The Doom Of Israel (Amos 3:1-15)
In this lesson we shall direct our attention to the “sermons” in the following chapters. The Lord has spoken against Israel (3:1-2) :
• With whom He has had a special relationship.
• Whom He now will punish for their sins.
• The Lord does nothing unless He reveals it by one of His prophets(3:7-8).
• Like a lion that has roared, God has spoken and Amos must prophecy!
• Ashdod and Egypt are called to witness Israel’s wickedness (3:9-10).
• Israel will be plundered by an adversary (3:11-15).
Are we quick to listen to the words of God? God reveals His plan to man through His word. But do we trust His plan and His promises? Who can stand the wrath of God? Only those who stand with Christ. Only in Him will anyone be sheltered from the inevitable judgment of God.
The Depravity Of The Women Of Israel (Amos 4:1-3)
The women of Israel are called the “cows of Bashan”, they are insatiable.
• They were oppressing the poor and needy (4:1).
• Crying out for wine (4:2).
God sarcastically tells them to worship their false gods at Bethel and Gilgal (4:4-5). This was designed to show how far they have departed from God. They failed to respond to God’s efforts to get them to repent.
• Famine (4:6).
• Drought (4:7-8).
• Pestilence (4:9).
• Plague and war (4:10).
• Earthquakes (4:11).
God used natural calamities to get their attention. Why didn’t they heed God’s efforts? Perhaps, they assumed that it was just coincidence. Are we open to the possibility that God is trying to teach us something through every calamity?
After failing to respond to many warnings, they must prepare to meet their God now, who is bringing judgment upon them.
Application : Imagine you are in one of the above mentioned calamities, how would you feel?
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you – I Pet. 5:6-7”
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