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Amos

A shepherd and fig farmer sent north to tell the rich that God sees the poor.

The story

1. From the flock Amos 1:1; 7:14-15

   A shepherd from Tekoa is sent north with the LORD's word.

2. Roaring against the nations Amos 1:2-2:5

   He announces judgment on Israel's neighbors, one after another.

3. Then Israel Amos 2:6-16

   He turns to Israel: they sell the righteous for silver and the needy for sandals.

4. Praying for Jacob Amos 7:1-6

   Shown locusts and fire, he begs God to forgive, and God relents.

5. Sent away from Bethel Amos 7:10-17

   The priest Amaziah reports him to the king and tells him to go home.

6. The booth of David Amos 9:11-15

   His last word is hope: God will rebuild what has fallen.

Key verses

“But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” Amos 5:24 (ESV)

Read together: Amos 1:1; 7:14-15 · Amos 1:2-2:5 · Amos 2:6-16 · Amos 7:1-6 · Amos 7:10-17 · Amos 9:11-15

Questions to sit with

1. Where in your world is justice not rolling down like water?
2. Amos had no title, only a call. What would you say if you stopped waiting for permission?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.