Its one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the bible. How to prepare a sermon how to learn biblical hebrew how to learn biblical greek how to do inductive bible study see all guides. Tom meyer combines research, memorization and his higher education in the land of the bible to reveal fascinating insights, explanations, and cultural. In addition to being the first writing prophet, amos was the first to speak to an expanded audience. These free bible study class books include questions, assignments, and study guides for bible classes, families, churches, or individuals. He was no product of the schools of prophets, nor a professional seer. Amos communicated gods utter disdain for the hypocritical lives of his people amos 5. More than almost any other book of scripture, the book of amos holds gods people.
This revised lifeguide bible study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting god in personal reflection, together with expanded. For another reference, please see the introduction to amos in the anselm academic study bible. The book of amos begins and ends with references to an earthquake 1. Books of the bible craft kit books of the bible craft kit in 48 1426 books of the bible craft kit 1500 x 1500 292 kb jpeg books of the bible sunday school activities faith sunday.
Click on the image above for the printable pdf version. Amos religious and theological studies loras college library at. Tom constables expository notes on amos this is also available in the net. Previously, prophets spoke to individuals mostly rulers, but amos addressed the nation. They threaten to steal all the wonder from parenting, life, and our personal relationship. Understand the hardships and lessons learned from abraham, david, solomon, and the 12 disciples. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. Book of amos bible book of amos bible study book of. Before we look at the answer to this question, its worth remembering that the names of the books of the bible arent necessarily inspired, although they are convenient like the addition of chapter and verse numbers 1 a lot of the books of the bible are named after the person who wrote them, the recipients of them, the prophet who gives the main message of the book, or a main character. God called amos to prophesy to israel, and it seems that he did most of his work at bethel amos 7. A classic resource, the macarthur study bible is perfect for serious study.
Amos made clear in his writings that he did not come from a family of prophets, nor did he even consider himself one. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. This chapter actually combines with amos 2 to form the first division of the prophecy of amos, in which the prophet thunders the warning of the impending judgment of god upon no less than eight nations, beginning with israels surrounding pagan neighbors, then resting for a moment upon judah, and by way of climax describing the utter ruin and devastation of. But if we slow down long enough to listen, these three minor prophetsjonah, joel, and amoscan have a major impact on the quality of our lives. Moses may have compiled the book based on jobs records psalms, written by david, and several others including asaph, ezra, the sons of korah, heman, ethan, moses and a host of unnamed authors. These questions make small group bible study a joy. Learn more about the bible with these brilliant interactive bible quizzes. Bible q what does the name of each book of the bible mean. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible, 2nd edition is just a step away.
Moses may have compiled the book based on jobs records psalms, written by david, and several others including asaph, ezra, the sons of korah, heman, ethan, moses and a host of unnamed authors proverbs, written by solomon. Browse all courses logos mobile education certificate programs course catalog topics courses for congregations access my courses. His name means burden, and he is called the prophet of righteousness. Answered by steven 22 august 2011 5 comments before we look at the answer to this question, its worth remembering that the names of the books of the bible arent necessarily inspired, although they are convenient like the addition of chapter and verse numbers 1. The apostle james, bishop of jerusalem, in the acts of the apostles 15. The book of amos was likely written between 760 and 753 b. Amos mission is directed to his neighbor to the north, israel. But those impossible standards leave us oscillating between worry, fear, anger, and shame. Tidwell and is an ideal resource for use in bible study groups conducting amos bible study. He left his flock for a limited period, at the command of god, to deliver a specific message at bethel. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. These workbooks are also available professionally printed. At the jerusalem council, convened to discuss whether gentiles should be allowed into the church without requiring circumcision, james quotes this passages ac 15.
All information and content on this web site is ed by paci. Then take 3 x 9 27, the number of books in the new testament. Unlike other prophets who spoke in the spirit of the lord, amos was given the words to speak. When we studied obadiah and joel, you may remember they talked about the day of the lord when the nations would be judged. The workbooks provide materials and resources to help students understand the scriptures as the infallible, inspired word of god about jesus christ. This book was written to record gods creation of the world and to demonstrate his love for. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. Within each lesson you will be able to listen to the 15 minute talk and follow along with the provided study guide. He thus indicated that these 12 prophecies were at that time thought of as a unit and were probably already written together on one scroll, as is the case in. The l ord roars from zion, and raises his voice from jerusalem. Talks from amos can be accessed by choosing one of the lessons listed below.
So amos goes to bethel, which was functioning as the capitol of israel. The jewish tanakh sometimes called the hebrew bible contains 24 books divided into three parts. Bible character study on amos bible verses, quotes. And he said, the lord will roar from zion, and utter his voice from jerusalem. The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town. Amos bible lesson christian bible lesson guide lessons questions biblical amos bible lesson study christian free adults yputh groups quiz questions questionnaire online quick easy good instant course topics bible study lessons studies james kjv series ideas library notes home tools new testament plan program. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of. 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. This the book of amos bible study on the book of amos bible quotes looks at the book of amos bible study events and asks what is the book of amos bible study prophecy, what occurred in the book of amos bible story, when did the book of amos bible.
Available for ios, android, blackberry, windows phone and more. He also uses one nation against another to carry out his purposes 6. Study the books of the bible, and learn more about the meaning of passages of scripture. We have to get it right in all areas of lifework, home, family, and faithbecause our childrens futures hinge on our ability to perfectly orchestrate the present. Different religious groups include different books in their biblical canons, in varying orders, and sometimes divide or combine books. The genre of genesis is a narrative history, and genealogies. Book of amos read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Because he is allsovereign, the god of israel holds the history and destiny of all peoples and of the world in his hands. This book was written to record gods creation of the world and to demonstrate his love for all that he created. Amos bible coloring page bible coloring pages, childrens. Agur and lemuel are specifically named as the writers of proverbs 30 and 31.
The god for whom amos speaks is god of more than merely israel. He warned that it was gods intention to punish sin. So, with this in mind, lets study the book of amos. The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town approximately ten miles south of jerusalem. This chapter actually combines with amos 2 to form the first division of the prophecy of amos, in which the prophet thunders the warning of the impending judgment of god upon no less than eight nations, beginning with israels surrounding pagan neighbors, then resting for a moment upon judah, and by way of climax describing the utter ruin and devastation of israel itself, i. Jan 02, 2020 book of amos bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets. These twelve session lifeguide bible study in jonah, joel and amos, written by doug and doris haugen, will help you focus on your number one priorityto seek the lord and live. The books of 1 and 2 kings or 1 and 2 chronicles do not mention this prophet, and he should not be confused with amoz, the father of isaiah the prophet. This book of the prophet amos is the only mention we have of this man in the old testament.
Another feature in this guide is the provision of questions for bible study and topics for discussion. Then 3 squared equals 9, so there are 39 books in the old testament. We know that amos lived and prophesied during the time of uzziah and jeroboam. The bible proves the teachings of the catholic church 2. John macarthur has collected his pastoral and scholarly work of more than 35 years to create the most comprehensive study bible available. Hectic schedules and the quest for success often mean that time with god gets neglected. Book of amos the prophet, the book of amos commentary. He is the great king who rules the whole universe 4. Book of amos bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets.
This puts bethlehem about half way between tekoa and jerusalem. All 66 books of the bible in easy, onesentence summaries. Also called the books of writings include the following books. Amos books of the bible growing christians ministries.
Amos was a contemporary of hosea, isaiah, and jonah. Study guide for amos 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and. Book of amos the prophet, the book of amos commentary, bible. Introduction unlike other prophets, amos was not a man whose life was devoted to hearing and speaking the word of the lord. Share scripture with friends, highlight and bookmark passages, and create a daily habit with bible plans. Find out what true worship looks like in the book of amos. And when the words came to him, he was compelled to speak them.
Key personalities include adam, eve, noah, abraham, sarah, isaac, rebekah, jacob, and joseph. Rather, he was a grower of sycamore figs as well as a shepherd amos 7. The book of amos bible study christianity oasis ministry has provided you with this book of amos bible study on the book of amos bible study verses. But amos said, behold, the eyes of the lord god are upon the sinful kingdom, and i will destroy it from off the face of the earth amos 9. The book of amos introduction to the book of amos in the bible. A womans battle plan to serious, specific and strategic prayer. Amos was a shepherd and a farmer of sycamore fruit which is a fruit somewhat like figs amos 7. 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. The book of the twelve or the minor prophets biblica the. If you can read 20 questions, you can lead a bible study. Selected studies in the prophets and the psalms for wise women. Jul 17, 2016 this free coloring page is based on the book of amos. Discover how scholars and theologians of the word learned about scripture.
Amos is a shepherd and a fruit picker from the judean village of tekoa when god calls him, even though he lacks an education or a priestly background. Read gods word at anytime, anywhere using the youversion bible app. Much of the content of this section is taken from a birdseye view of the bible by frank nelson palmer and is an ideal resource for use in bible study groups studying the amos bible lesson. If you count the letters of old testament there are three letters in old and nine in testament. 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. Summary of the book of amos the story of the bible. Amos was a prophet see prophets from the southern kingdom of judah sent to warn the northern kingdom of israel see also jews at war with israel. Each bible lesson consists of 20 or so readytouse questions that get groups talking. The book of the twelve or the minor prophets biblica. Much of the content of this section of bible study books of the bible is taken from the the bible book by book by j. What was the significance of the horns of the altar amos 3.
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