David Guzik commentary on Amos 7 describes visions of judgment and the power of the prophet Amos' prayer against Amaziah, priest of Bethel.

6 июл. 2019 г. · Throughout the book, Amos appeals to God's justice and righteousness as inseparable components of God's commandment. Amos critiques the social, ...

In this chapter we have, I. God contending with Israel, by the judgments brought on their land. II. Israel contending with God, by the opposition given to his ...

Amos 7 is a reminder that while God's justice is real, so is His mercy. Intercession can change the course of events, even amid harsh predictions. However, ...

Amos saw that the people were going to starve. Very few people or animals could live. Amos therefore stood between God and the people.

Amos 7:7-9 meaning Amos also envisions a plumb line that the LORD sets amid Israel to determine their level of devotion to Him. Israel fails the test, so God ...

It is a call to the people to measure up. God is going to test them for their moral uprightness. The plumb line is placed and God will not overlook or pass by ...

Amos's loyalty was to God, who sent him to prophesy against Israel. Conflict between Amaziah and Amos was inevitable since their loyalties were in conflict.

The Lord has many ways of humbling a sinful nation. Whatever trouble we are under, we should be most earnest with God for the forgiveness of sin. Sin will soon ...

Amos is prophesying about the death of Jeroboam and the disastrous fate of Israel. Amaziah seems to be particularly upset about the prophecy against the king ...