Amos
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Amos was a shepherd called to prophesy against Israel's social injustice and religious hypocrisy during a time of prosperity. His messages demand justice, righteousness, and genuine worship of God.
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God calls Israel to account for injustice and offers hope for restoration.
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Did You Know?
- A shepherd and fig farmer - not a trained prophet
- Famous for 'Let justice roll down like waters' (5:24)
- Prophesied during prosperity that masked spiritual decay
- Martin Luther King Jr. frequently quoted Amos
- Contains 5 visions of coming judgment
- Predicted Israel's exile about 30 years before it happened
- From Judah but prophesied to the northern kingdom
- Amaziah the priest tried to silence him
- Begins with judgments on nations before turning to Israel
- Ends with a promise of restoration