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Amos with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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 book of the twelve follows the writings of the four major prophets, isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel, and daniel. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. Amos was from the city name tekoa which is located about 12 miles south of jerusalem amos 1.

The first books of the old testament to appear in the approximate form in which we have them today are the ones attributed to the prophets. The book is an anthology of his oracles and was compiled either by the prophet or by some of his disciples. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. And nathan tricked david into declaring his own guilt by the artful use of a parable 2 sam. The quran calls the first five books of the old testament the tawrat. The twelve include hosea, joel, amos, obadiah, jonah, micah, nahum, habakkuk, zephaniah, haggai, zechariah, and malachi. The library of hebrew bibleold testament studies 502 new york. God was going to judge his unfaithful, disobedient, covenantbreaking people. Book of amos read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. Find out what true worship looks like in the book of amos. That he was not speaking for himself or trying to please his listeners is made clear by the content of the message he delivered. 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 go to bethel and announce warnings of judgment to the northern kingdom of israel.

Please be patient while your browser loads a large table. 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. Joel and amos tyndale old testament commentaries hubbard, david allan on. The old testament also known as the jewish tanakh is the first 39 books in most christian bibles. Amos was an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. Here you can find quick, 3minute guides to every book of the old testament. Bible survey amos hebrew name ahmos burden greek name amos greek form of the hebrew author amos according to tradition date 787 bc approximately theme the kingdom of david types and shadows in amos jesus is the one who sees the great sins. It is third among the socalled minor or shorter prophets, the twelve books that make up the final portion of the old testament. It is included in the minor prophets section of the neviim. The words of amos reveal jehovahs mercy towards an unworthy people. Clicking on a book of the bible will show you a list of all the chapters of that book.

Oct 23, 2012 the holy bible book 30 amos kjv dramatized audio. The book of amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters. Amos, hosea, isaiah, micah, four great stars in the galaxy of old testament prophets, truly noble men of god, tryingalas, vainlyto stem the flood of iniquity engulfing gods people, and their inevitable ruin. The latter prophets follow psalms and the wisdom books in the greek septuagint, as well as our christian old testament of the bible. Although he hailed from judea, amos preached in the northern. The lord roars from zion and thunders from jerusalem. Bible survey amos hebrew name ahmos burden greek name amos greek form of the hebrew author amos. The book identifies the author as the prophet amos, who wrote probably between 760 and 753 bc, during the reign of jeroboam ii in israel. Old testament the first part of the bible, which the writers wrote before christs birth. We find two quotations from the book of amos in the acts of the apostles. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. Both jews and christians believe these texts to be holy. In judaism, the collection of inspired books is known as tanakh. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining.

Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. It would be a mistake to suppose that all of the contents found in the old testament books that bear the names of prophets were written by the persons for whom the books. It is not mere chance that hosea, isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel, and almost all of the prophets given significant coverage in the hebrew bible, give first of all the story of their special calling. There is an amos mentioned in the genealogy of luke 3. Commentary on the book of amos by matthew henry old. The book of judges depicts the life of israel in the promised land, from the death of joshua to the rise of the monarchy. Sep 11, 2012 in the secret recess of a temple cell in the sacred city of tashilhunpo an old monk sat reading the bible before a charcoal brazier. Amos or the book of amos is a notable biblical work that forms a part of the jewish bible tanakh.

Then amaziah, the priest of bethel, sent word to jeroboam king of israel, saying, amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of israel. The name stands for the original promise with god to the descendants of abraham in particular prior to the coming of jesus christ in the new testament or the new promise. The book of amos is a prophetic book in the old testament. Before god called him, he had been a shepherd and one who took care of sycamorefig trees. His ministry, however, was carried out in the northern kingdoms of israel during the reigns of uzziah and jeroboam.

Summary of the book of amos the story of the bible. The book of amos old testament amos the prophet bible study. This is the only occurrence of this name in the old testament. Amos made clear in his writings that he did not come from a family of prophets, nor did he even consider himself one. A list of old testament quotes in the new testament bible. He accurately foretold the destruction of the northern kingdom of israel although he did not specify assyria as the cause and, as a prophet of doom, anticipated later old testament prophets. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of.

Find the quotes you need to support your essay, or refresh your memory of the book by reading these. When the call came he exchanged the life of a shepherd and cultivator of sycamore trees for that of a prophet. He came from the town of tekoa in judea, a few miles south of jerusalem. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible old testament. Amos was a contemporary of jeroboam ii who ruled israel from 786 bc to 746 bc and uzziah who ruled over judah. This word search, old testament books of bible, was created using the my word search puzzle maker. God raised up the prophet amos, as an act of his great mercy. The prophecies of amos mark an important point in the development of the religion of the old testament. The words of amos, one of the shepherds of tekoathe vision he saw concerning israel two years before the earthquake, when uzziah was king of judah and jeroboam son of jehoash was king of israel.

Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Since uzziah was sole king of judah from 767 to 750 bc and jeroboam ii sole king of israel from 782 to 753 bc, the ministry of amos is likely to have been sometime between 767 and 753 bc. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. After these terrible punishments, god would allow some of the people to return to their own land amos 9. The new testament quotes from all old testament books except ezra, nehemiah, esther, ecclesiastes, and the song of solomon. 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 summary of the book of amos provides information about the title. Both kingdoms were enjoying great prosperity and had reached new political. Theyre listed in the order they show up in protestant bibles. Judgment on israels neighbors this is what the lord. The desert life of amos exercised great formative influences upon him. Amos was an old testament prophet who focused on the moral character of jehovah in his teachings. Book of amos of the old testament your bible quotes.

Xiii the uses of the old testament for edification. Amos, the first hebrew prophet to have a biblical book named for him. Bad things will happen soon amos the book of amos easyenglish bible the man with a difficult message from god amos a commentary by mark kirkpatrick. God is patient with sinners, but he will finally judge them for their. A list of old testament quotes in the new testament. Amos is the prophet whose book stands third among the twelve in the hebrew canon.

You only have i known you have i chosen from amongst all people, for mine inheritance and my kingdom. Not all of the material found in these chapters came from amos himself. But god would not always punish the people from israel. Exploring the christian religion and its teachings about christ and his person and work as expressed in the united reformed churches of north america urcna with reformed sermons, discussion programs, and curriculum about reformed theology through text and audio files. Bible character study on amos bible verses, quotes.

Books quoted by jesus and other new testament writers. To help us remember the prophet amos, we might give him the name the farmer prophet. Intended to be helpful to all christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. Amos 1 niv the words of amos, one of the shepherds bible. Rather, he was a grower of sycamore figs as well as a shepherd amos 7. The book of the twelve prophets was originally on one parchment roll because of the brevity of the text, and originally formed one book of the 24 books of hebrew scripture. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The historical books, with the events and some people in each book. I have distinguished you with particular favours and privileges, and therefore expected from you greater returns of gratitude. All of them seek to protest against the suspicion that they are.

Amos was a shepherd and a farmer of sycamore fruit which is a fruit somewhat like figs amos 7. The holy bible book 30 amos kjv dramatized audio youtube. The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town. Book of amos, the third of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book under the jewish canon titled the twelve. Amos ministered according to his own indication during the time of king uzziah of judah 791 740 bc and king jeroboam ii of israel 793 753 bc. Joels arresting imageryblasting trumpet, darkened sun and marching hostshas shaped the churchs eschatological vision of a day of wrath. The purpose of the book of amos was to announce gods holy judgment on the kingdom of israel the northern kingdom, call them to repentance, and to turn from their selfrighteous sins and idolatry.

Yahweh roars from zion, and makes himself heard from jerusalem. The holy bible book 01 genesis kjv dramatized audio. The fullest discussion of justice in the old testament shows up in the book of amos. Bible study notes and commentary on the old testament book of proverbs. The old testament and indepth analyses of god, moses, and david. Just click any book s name, and get a highlevel idea of what its about. The old testament books in chronological order list. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the old testament. Book after amos crossword clue answer crossword heaven. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakh old testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. 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. While hosea only prophesied regarding israel amos also prophesied concerning the neighbouring nations of israel. It contains the origin and creation of the universe, the exodus from egypt, the formation of israel the prophets and the wisdom books.

Otherwise, god would allow israels enemies to attack amos chapters 69. Watch our overview video on the book of amos, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town approximately ten miles south of jerusalem. The times of absolute monarchy of these two kings coincided from 767 753 bc so that amos ministry is to find during this period mainly. In christianity, the old testament is the name of the first part of the bible, the one written before jesus christ. But as always, the promise of restoration was also given. May 03, 2017 the book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the hebrew bibleold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. Most of the messages in the book of amos were spoken by amos. The book of amos was likely written between 760 and 753 b. However, amos treatment of justice echoes what we also find elsewhere in the bible. Amos, a judaean prophet from the village of tekoa, was active in the northern kingdom of israel during the reign of jeroboam ii c. Helm study from the bible and be encouraged to grow your faith. And jesus quoted from 24 different old testament books.

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. Index of old testament quotations in the new testament. Found an answer for the clue book after amos that we dont have. Amos did not belong to the order of the prophets, nor had he been educated in the school of the prophets. Amos, a more established contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was dynamic c. Amos 5 parallel kjv and jewish bible old testament parallel view. Amos meaning burden or burdenbearer was an inhabitant of the rugged region of tekoa, located in the territory of judah about 12 miles south of jerusalem. No other person bearing the same name is mentioned in the old testament, the name of the father of the prophet isaiah being written differently amots. Introduction the old testament prophets were adept at luring hostile audiences into listening to their judgment speeches. See the canon of the old testament for a more complete discussion. This puts bethlehem about half way between tekoa and jerusalem.

Amos declaration marks a turningpoint in the development of old testament prophecy. More than almost any other book of scripture, the book of amos holds gods people. Amos message warned of gods coming judgment, but the people ignored the warning. The visions he had about israel, in the time of uzziah king of judah and jeroboam son of joash, king of israel, two years before the earthquake. Amos 12 contains a great example of this entrapment technique, and recognizing. New king james version below is a list of the books of the bible.

Summary the book of amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters. He was a herdsman from tekoa, which was to the south of jerusalem. To see meanings of the bible book names, scroll down to section 6 goto6. Amos told of gods forgiveness and grace to all who would repent. Editors and copyists added comments to the prophets original oracles that they deemed appropriate in light of events that occurred after his death. By ted grimsrud lets now look at a place where the bible uses the explicit language of justice. Amos was a sheepbreeder of tekoa in judah, who delivered his oracles in the northern kingdom during the.