"With one read of the book of Amos, it is easy to see why Amos is referred to as God’s angry man. The Bible tells us that he was a sheepherder and farmer by trade. He appears on the scene during the time of King Uzziah of Judah, and King Jeroboam of Israel. This was a prosperous and successful period clashing with Amos’ name which means “the burden”. The way the Hebrew language is used indicates that this name should be taken as one who lifts the burden or holds the burden. Amos speaks in a short, to-the-point style and tells his listeners what they need to hear without many linguistic flourishes. In Amos 2, the unexpected prophet speaks directly to the Moabites, the Judeans, and the Israelites. He is very direct. Through this interesting book, we learn that times of prosperity can be deceiving. Prosperity does not mean that all is right with God.
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Trust, Pride, Destruction; Amos 5-9
In the book of Proverbs, the Bible tells us that “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (PROVERBS 16:18). God’s Word also speaks about trust: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall ...
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Worshipper of Yahweh; Obadiah
Obadiah’s Hebrew name means “worshipper of God.” This minor prophet is not minor because of what he says, but because of the volume of his writing. The book of Obadiah consists of twenty-one verses, focusing exclusively on the nation of Edom. Remember that the Edomites were the descendants of Esa...
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Justice, Righteousness; Micah 5-7
When we find ourselves in a tough spot, it is tempting to try to make deals with God. We need to be very careful though, because there is a very real spiritual world that is all around us. There is God’s Kingdom and satan’s kingdom. God’s Kingdom is one of truth, while satan’s masks itself as a k...
