About This Message
Pastor Addison surveys the book of Amos, showing how the prophet first denounces Israel's pagan neighbors before turning the spotlight on Israel itself for oppressing the poor, corrupting worship, and ignoring repeated warnings. He traces the refrain 'yet have ye not returned unto me,' the call to 'prepare to meet thy God,' and Amos interceding for the people, before closing with the book's hopeful ending of a rebuilt kingdom.
Key Takeaways
- Amos condemns surrounding nations before turning judgment onto Israel itself.
- Israel ignored repeated chastisement, so God warned, 'prepare to meet thy God.'
- The book ends with hope: God will rebuild David's fallen kingdom.