The threatened judgments contained in the five visions amos saw were all averted by his intercession with god on behalf of gods people. Amos said thou sayest, prophesy not against israel. In five courses, we offer introductions on every single bible book. The old testament prophets were adept at luring hostile audiences into. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. His occupation amos was among the herdmen of tekoa amos 1. Theres nothing much new hereother than painting a picture of women called cows who oppress the poor and crush the needy, the ones who are so pampered they enjoy their lives on the backs of others 4. Old testament the bible project videos we want to help you to read through the bible without getting lost or giving up. The goal of this post is not to replace your personal study of the bible.
It also shows how the book contributes to the overall story of the bible. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. Download the bible project s read scripture video on the book of amos, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Watch free bible videos on different books and themes of the bible from bibleproject. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. Amos bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. If they were to seek the lord and live they would be forgiven, which is very good news. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and. The book of amos begins and ends with references to an earthquake 1. Amos made clear in his writings that he did not come from a family of prophets, nor did he even consider himself one. Allow students to sample a fig or a fig newton cookie. Explain that amos was trying to emphasize that israel had strayed and needed to return to god. The following lesson was adapted for a small group of children ranging in ages from 611.
Most of what we know about amos comes from the book that bears his name. Book of amos summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of amos for bible study or sunday school lessons. Although the prophet amos spoke gods message many years ago, it still is very applicable to us today. Amos was from tekoa, a small town in judah about 6 miles south of bethlehem and 11 miles from jerusalem. This video from the bible project provides an overview of the book. Today, for the rocky creek bible reading plan sept nov 2019 we will be finishing up the book of amos. A bible college course that deals with a versebyverse study of the book of amos.
Hypocrisy is at the core of the judgment and warnings that god recorded for us in the little book of amos. Members these sheets are great for both younger children and older children. Amos s connection to the simple life of the people made its way into the center of his prophecies. At the university of sydney, our monday bible study is looking at the minor. Verse mapping 101, including how to do it, types of verse mapping, tools, tips and incorporating bible journaling into your verse mapping bible study. Only three verses mention tekoa before amos comes on the scene and no verses mention tekoa when amos leaves the scene. Bible books amos outline of contents english amos outline of contents. God will confront evil and create a restored family in a new world. Click on the image above for the printable pdf version. He earned his living from the flock and the sycamorefig grove 1.
Selling the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of shoes slavery. What does god teach us in the book of ecclesiastes. The main themes of amos and lessons that we learn from this book are. This video explores the main ideas and flow of thought of the book of amos. These videos are free to use for personal and educational purposes. Agape love the bible project in bible study posted in bible study tagged amos, bible, bible project, bible study, book of amos, project, read, read scripture, scripture, study, the bible, the bible project, the book of amos. Some of the worksheets displayed are famous amos cookies, lessons from the minor prophets, amos choices have consequences too, interesting facts about amos, amos fortune man, theme 1 heroes literature development, 4 activity work, bible discussion group study questions. Tom constables expository notes on amos this is also available in the net. What does the book of job teach us about the coronavirus. The bible project is a nonprofit creating animated videos that explain the narrative of the bible. Amos warns of gods coming justice on their sin, and challenges them that true worship of god will always lead to justice for the poor.
May 12, 2016 the bible project great animated video explaining the meaning and message of the book of amos. Pdf the book of amos lesson for nigeria researchgate. Have a big sheep butcher paper to record notes about amos, the book. This bible verse coloring sheet goes along with the bible lesson amos wasnt famous and is available to members on the resource room. The illustration shows scripture quotes from amos 5. The lord will triumph over hells quest to dominate us and destroy the gift of salvation. Amos was a shepherd in a region called tekoa, about six miles south of bethlehem. Israels heathen neighbours were guilty of transgressing the law of moses. The students discover that although amos message was very bad news to gods people because of their wickedness they would be punished.
Instead of choosing between prayer and service, the book of amos teaches us that both are essential. This ebook text has been shared by project gutenberg. He was not a man of the court like isaiah, or a member of a priestly family like jeremiah and ezekiel. We must learn the lessons or suffer the same judgment. In the midst of gloomy judgment, a hopeful promise rings out. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Amos predicted that after the nations had learned their lessons, israel and all nations would be restored and abundantly blessed, both physically and spiritually amos 9. Discuss what it means to seek something look hard for something. May 7, 2016 watch our read scripture video on the book of amos, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. That is one of the main lessons from hosea, but there is a fine line here. Comments open in a new window in pdf format and are available for download. Warnings for our time, the messianic prophecy bible project. Free bible resources, bible videos, and bible study tools. The book of amos going through the motions when it comes to offerings posted on july 30, 20 by virgowriter mom is very generous, especially around the holidays.
Lessons from the book of amos, part i steps to life. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of. This lesson allows the student to become acquainted with the important content of the verses and chapters of this book of the bible. This series has a video for every old testament book of the bible that outlines its literary design. The bible is one unified story that leads to jesus, but we dont always treat it that way. Amos bible lesson the time of the prophecy it was during the reign of uzziah, king of judah and of jereboam ii, king of israel, and was outwardly a very prosperous time in northern israel. Find out what true worship looks like in the book of amos. The prologue, which provides context in the heavenly. This free coloring page is based on the book of amos. Download a full resolution version of this video along with a study guide at.
Weve also uploaded this illustration as a jpeg file for any readers that need to customize. In the new testament, there are 21 letters written by early christian leaders to communities of jesus followers in the ancient roman world. May 11, 2016 in this book, micah announces that gods justice is coming in order to create a new future of love and faithfulness on the other side of israels sin and exile. Gods presence on the earth will result in many benefits 9. Prophet amos, gods message and judgments, false worship, israel, hate bad, love good, jehovahs day. Each lesson has 10 multiple choice questions and two open ended questions to think or talk about. In the book of amos, we find two uses amos performed. The book of amos offers another bible book with another listing of israels sins. When amos began his prophetic ministry in the israelite religious center of bethel, he was well received. This summary of the book of amos provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of amos. Rather, he was a grower of sycamore figs as well as a shepherd amos 7.
In this book, amos accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god and highlights how their idolatry has led to injustice and the neglect of the. Amos contains all of the literary types he described. Intro to amos biblica the international bible society. The prophecy of amos should simplify the choices in our lives. For three transgressions of damascus, and for four, i will not turn away the punishment thereof. This amos bible lesson is suitable for those requiring an instant, free amos bible lesson. Amos was commissioned in those dark years to openly confront the nation to walk in agreement with the god they professed to worship. The bible project great animated video explaining the. Willoughby bruce, the book of amos in the anchor bible dictionary. The book of amos explained with illustrations want to see more.
The book of amos is an intriguing scripture from a unique individual, amos, a shepherd and fig tree farmer dwelling in southern judah who is called by god to. Prophet hoseas wife and children, hope of restoration for unfaithful israel, ephraim, return to god. This video, also by the bible project, will help you understand ecclesiastes place within the biblical wisdom literature. At the bible project, we make animated videos that explore the books and themes of the bible. As you read this book, ask god to allow you to learn biblical lessons. The amos bible lesson provides an overview or outline of this book of the bible.
The first denunciations amos made were against a israel. In this book, amos accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god and highlights how their idolatry has led to injustice and the neglect of the poor. These letters are rich with theology and guidance for what it means to be a community of jesus followers, but they can also be dense and hard to understand. This third course takes you through 12 bible books. The israelites had a unique and privileged relationship with god. There is also the option of joining our read scripture courses. The book of amos is not about anger, revenge, and a loss of the lords patience. Its one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the bible.
An introduction to the book of amos an argument of the book of amos. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The main purpose of a summary is as a simplification highlighting the major points from the original and much longer version of the subject. Doing discipleship for real the beginnings of the project. He prophesied in israel at the great cult center of bethel, from which he was finally expelled by the priest in charge of this royal sanctuary 7.
The sins of israel in amos day amos made a list of the sins for which god was going to punish israel. Mar 27, 2017 one such prophet was a man named amos. Commentaries describe the area as somewhat rugged, rocky, and with sparse grazing fields. Amos lesson 14 questions character by character series 2. Mystery of history volume lessons 79 bible study lesson books for kids plan ideas for ezra from the encyclopedia of bible crafts for children 685 x 920 186 kb jpeg hear o israel coloring page ezra biblee colouring pages. Israel thought of god as a vain monarch, pleased with gifts and empty phrases. Or create a scene with several sheep and a verse to glue on or amos was a shepherd who obeyed god.
The apostle james, bishop of jerusalem, in the acts of the apostles 15. Instead, it is a love story, a story of the lords great love and concern for both heaven and earth. The most important lesson we learn from the life of amos is that god only calls and uses people specially trained for ministry. For those christians whose tendency has been to focus more on the. The book of job is considered to be one of the three books of wisdom literature found within the bible. Amos pleads with the people of israel to turn from canaan idols and worship the one true god, who made everything and delivered them out of egypts bonds. God has called christians not only to be in relationship with him but also to be in relationships with others. It suggests that he might have been a humble herdsman or a common laborer. Bible books hoseaoutline of contents english hoseaoutline of contents s. Hosea bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. The book of amos amos was a sheepbreeder of tekoa in judah, who delivered his oracles in the northern kingdom during the prosperous reign of jeroboam ii 786746 b. Amos bible coloring page free childrens ministry resources.
Sin is sin in all its blackness, against the bright background of gods grace. Amos 1, new international version niv the bible app. In this letter, paul helps his friend philemon to reconcile with his escaped former slave onesimus and shows that they are equals because of jesus. Invite them to open up to the book of amos and take a look at some key verses. Shepherds in that region had to make extensive trips to feed their flocks. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. He is credited with being one of the first classical or writing prophets, yet he does not identify himself as a prophet.