Monthly Archives: June 2018

Amos the “herdsman” prophet continued to share the judgment that was to come upon the people of Israel because of their rejection of the LORD and His ways. They were deceived in believing “the day of the LORD” would be … Continue reading →

The people of Israel forsook the LORD and His ways and were destined to His punishment and judgment for it. Though they expected the LORD to bless them, they were actually under His curse. Whenever they “fled” or “escaped” from … Continue reading →

As Amos the prophet continued to share with Israel concerning the judgment of God, he told them there would be “wailing, moaning and lamenting” in their “streets, highways and vineyards”. They, however, believed incorrectly they should seek “the day of … Continue reading →

The pleasant dream of unity permeates my mind Of people once disparaging now gentleness and kind With sorted solidarity in thought and ways and acts And wholeness be their beaten path of purposed life’s contracts Ideas and thoughts be much … Continue reading →

Amos the prophet continued to share how Israel was to be judged by the LORD, and their punishment would cause “wailing in the streets, highways and vineyards”. In chapter five and verse eighteen of his prophesy, Amos declared a “woe” … Continue reading →

Amos the “herdsman” prophet shared how “the LORD, the God of hosts” declared “wailing shall be in all streets;” and “in all the highways” of Israel because of the LORD’s judgment upon them. This would cause the people to seek … Continue reading →

As the people of Israel failed to continue their relationship with the LORD, Amos the prophet shared the result of their behavior. They were to “hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate” because that … Continue reading →

As Amos the prophet continued to share the LORD’s words toward Israel, he included the exhortation for them to “seek good, and not evil” so they could “live” and “the LORD” would “be with” them. In chapter five and verse … Continue reading →

Amos the prophet warned Israel about the LORD knowing their “manifold transgressions” and “mighty sins”. He shared how they afflicted “the just”, took “a bribe” and “turned aside the poor in the gate from their right”. This caused “the prudent” … Continue reading →

Amos the “herdsman” prophet shared the LORD’s judgment upon the people of Israel, and he told them how God knew their “manifold transgressions” and their “mighty sins” as “they afflict the just, they take a bribe, and they turn aside … Continue reading →