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Interactive Bible Study
Neal Parker
Bible Study – Book of Amos
Three Components
1.
2.
3.
The judgment of Israel's neighbors for
their sin: Damascus (Syria today), Gaza
(the "Palestinians" today), Tyre (Lebanon
today), Ammon and Moab (Jordan today)
(Amos 1-2)
The spiritual corruption of Judah and
Israel (Amos 2-6)
Five prophetic visions: Locusts and Fire,
Warn of impending catastrophe against
the sinful nation, Overthrow / Ruin of
Israel and future restoration of Israel
after the coming of the Messiah
Bible Study – Book of Amos
Amos 6:1-14
The Second Woe: Condemns the proud leaders of
all Israel for their false sense of security and callous
self-indulgence, while declaring that these 1st
citizens will be the first to suffer / carried in exile.
Second Woe
Verses
1-14
Speculation: Does this message compare to the
Message of Ezekiel 9:4-11?
Bible Study – Book of Amos
Amos 7:1-17
Series of 5 Visions: 1.) Locust Plaque, 2.)
Supernatural Fire, 3.) Plumb Line
The 1st Vision – Locust Plaque
Verses
1-3
Speculation: Does the fact that God changed His
mind reflect that God’s mercy exceeds His Justice?
Exodus 32:11-14
Joel 2:12-14
Bible Study – Book of Amos
Amos 7:1-17
Series of 5 Visions: 1.) Locust Plaque, 2.)
Supernatural Fire, 3.) Plumb Line
The 2nd Vision – Supernatural Fire
The 3rd Vision – Plumb Line
Verses
4-6
7-9
Speculation: Do the references of the Fire and
Plumb Line indicate Gods standards and tests in
apply His righteousness and justice?
Zechariah 4:1-10
Isaiah 34:11
Revelation 11:1-4
Bible Study – Book of Amos
Amos 7:1-17
Encounter With Priest of Bethel: Attempt to
discredit the message by discrediting the messenger
Amaziah and Amos
Verses
10-17
Speculation: Is the experience of Amos , the
experience true Christians will experience in the
future?
Mark 13:9-11
Bible Study – Book of Amos
Amos 8:1-14
Summer Fruit: Conclusion of the appeals. The End
Has Come. Spring locust / Mid Summer Drought /
Exhausted Patience – Plumb Line / Late Summer
Fruit
Verses
Summer Fruit / Awful Judgment Day
1-14
Bible Study – Book of Amos
Amos 9:1-15
Destruction and Then Restoration: God executes
His Judgment and then restores from a righteous
Verses
remnant.
God’s Judgment
God’s Restoration
1-10
11-15
Lessons From Amos
1.
The moral responsibility of God, Who is
not only all-powerful and international,
but also ethical and spiritual.
2.
The most elaborate worship, if insincere,
is but an insult to God. Religion is more
than mere outward worship. It is not the
smoke of the burnt offering that is
acceptable to God, but the incense of a
true and loyal heart.
Lessons From Amos
3.
There must be social justice among men.
Morality was the one necessity for Israel.
God's requirements are always moral.
Moral issues determine the course of
history. His whole message is a fitting
prelude to James' definition of religion.
(James 1:27)
4.
Privilege involves responsibility. (Amos
3:2) Election to privilege is only another
name for election to duty.
Lessons From Amos
5.
The meaning and purpose of calamity
and trouble. (Amos 4:6). Every disaster
is but a new call to repentance.
6.
The necessity of personal conviction in a
prophet. (7:14, 15) Religion is a personal
matter; likewise conviction; they cannot
be inherited.