A series of 3 sermons concerning the sin and judgment of israel chapter 36. It has subdivisions of woe to those who are at ease in zion and trust in men, and captivity to. The first is that this passage will hang without much power unless it is seen in the context of all that has gone before in the prophecy of amos. A series of 8 oracles concerning sin and judgment of eight nations chapter 12. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of. The only period in which all three of these cities were destroyed around the same time is c. It is this uneven distribution of wealth in the 18th that set the atmosphere for the social crimes that amos so violently abhorred. Outline of the book of amos you only have i know of all the families of the earth. Gods power and authority is once again shown but in a more outwardly and majestic way than amos 4. Those who repented of their sins, trusting in the promised messiah, would one day be returned to the land, restored from captivity, and receive rebuilt homes and crops cf. Book of amos chapter 6, part 15 woe to them that are at ease in zion, and trust in the mountain of samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of israel came. God raised up the prophet amos, as an act of his great mercy to a people who repeatedly shunned and disobeyed him. Woe to those who are at ease in zion and to those who feel secure in the mountain of samaria, the distinguished men of the foremost of nations, to whom the house of israel comes.
We have overwhelming evidence that the book was written to the northern kingdom of israel thousands of years ago. Gaza, modern guzzeh, was the most southern city of. Amos announces that the neighboring nations would be punished. This chapter continues the further elaboration of the prophetic doom pronounced upon israel at the conclusion of amos 2.
For them, he pronounced their destruction and the overthrow of their nation amos 6. What is gods second promise of punishment towards israel in the book of amos. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south. Amos accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god, and highlights how their idolatry has led to injustice and the neglect of the poor. Here is where we see the truth about the socalled star of david, which was known as the seal of solomon. Amos 6 nrsv complacent selfindulgence will be bible.
Amos chapter four commentary by ron beckham audio bible study amos 4. The divisions of the book the book of amos is divided into three sections. But let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an everflowing stream. He revealed that the in people of that place, were ungrateful 2. Woe to those who are at ease in zion, and to those who are secure on the mountain of samaria, the notable men of the chief of. In zion that is put for the kingdom of the two tribes, and principally the inhabitants of jerusalem. In his way of speaking one can recognize amos knowledge of farming life amos 2. Verse 1 at ease that neither fear nor believe the threatened judgments of god.
Gaza is here used as the representative of the five cities of the philistines. Amos 6, new international version niv the bible app woe to the complacent woe to you who are complacent in zion,and to you who feel secure on mount samaria,you notable men of the foremost nation,to whom the people of israel come. The people were religious but it was sadly superficial. Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near. Shepherds in that region had to make extensive trips to feed their flocks. He was a herdsman and a gatherer of sycamore fruit amos 1. Amos chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new testament on. Woe to you who are at ease in zion, and trust in mount samaria, notable persons in the chief nation, to whom the house of israel comes. The third and last section chapter 79 is a group of. The 2nd section chapter 36 are three sermons of judgment. Today we continue our study of the prophet amos, with chapters four, five and six. Amos 6, new international version niv the bible app. These gross sinners who were hailed as the first among the first of.
Amos laments for israel in chapter 5 and tells the people to seek the lord and live. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9. The divine reactions are hatred, alienation amos 6. Amos chapter 6 verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. Amos 6 woe to the complacent woe to you who bible gateway. The city that was once so powerful will now face destruction, for gods judgment will not be extinguished v. Chapter, amos came as the days of the wicked northern kingdom were winding down. During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government.
He is not to be confused with amoz stout, strong, the father of isaiah isaiah 1. Hear this word, you cows of bashan who are on the mountain of samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who say to your husbands, bring now, that we may drink. As with each of the minor prophets, the title comes from the name of the prophet to whom god gave his message 1. They were in covenant with yahweh god, broke covenant, and were about to suffer the consequences of illegally exiting gods contract. Amos 6 background information with maps and images. Amos 6 woe to the complacent 1 woe to you who are complacent in zion, and to you who feel secure on mount samaria, you notable men of the foremost nation, to whom the people of israel come. Once powerful, but recently subjugated by assyria isaiah 10. They did not comprehend the signs of that time, nor understand the massive problems the house of israel which joseph symbolized was drifting into. It was a warning of the coming death of the people because of their actions. Find out what true worship looks like in the book of amos. On 1 september 2016, during the runup to a static fire test, there was an anomaly on the. Amos 6 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. The two capitals of judah and israel, zion and samaria, were invited to look around. A teaching outline for the book of amos expository parenting.
A sinful people studying to put a slight upon gods threatenings and to make them appear trivial, confiding in their privileges and preeminences above other nations amos 6. Go captive with the first that go captive here is a glimpse of eternal justice. The book of amos begins and ends with references to an earthquake 1. Although that renewed kingdom has not found its earthly fulfillment yet, in the. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of israel. Samaria woe to them also who rely upon the strength, wealth, and policy of the kingdom of samaria or israel. The third and last section chapter 79 is a group of revelations that contain five visions and convey a message of destruction for the nation and then restoration which ends with a glorious promise for the future. The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later. Amos was a shepherd in a region called tekoa, about six miles south of bethlehem. There were those persons in amos chapter 2 who pretended to uphold the law or at least to be religious, yet were themselves guilty of pouring contempt upon the rights of the poor and thus indirectly showing contempt toward god. Amos chapter 6 horses on rocks truth fellowship live. Chapter 6 page 278 a shepherd named amos preaches against the injustice of the northern kingdom of israel. Amos, chapter 6 king james version christian answers.
Amos 6 niv bible woe to you who are complacent in zion. Amos chapter 6 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall. First, he uttered the second woe over the careless and indulgent leaders of the nation, sunk in their revellings and indifference amos 6. Amos chapter six commentary by ron beckham audio bible study amos 6. That which really identifies israels character is her state of self imposed spiritual delusion.
Amos 6 nrsv complacent selfindulgence will be bible gateway. Ye persuade yourselves that the evil day foretold by the prophets is far off, though they declare it near ezekiel 12. 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. Amos chapter 6 new international version 1 woe to you who are complacent in zion, and to you who feel secure on mount samaria, you notable men of the foremost nation, to whom the people of israel come. Yet they, who had received much from the lord, did not look to him or thank him. Throughout the bible and especially the old testament there are numerous blessings promised to those who ministered to the needs of the poor. That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet amos.
Hear this word which the lord has spoken against you, sons of israel, against the entire family which he brought up from the land of egypt. Uzziah was king of judah, and jeroboam ii was king of israel. In the book of amos, we find two uses amos performed. Amos with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. The message for every nation starts with these words for the three sins of citycountry nation, even for four, i will not turn back my wrath.
The book can be divided into three sections, chapter 12 messages to other nations. The lord, through amos, has been presenting evidence against israel since chapter 2 of this book. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. Chapter 6 page 278 the book of amos modern english. The book of amos was not written to america, period.
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. Amos 6 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Amos addresses israels two primary sins 1 an absence of true worship, and 2 a lack of justice. Amos ministered according to his own indication during the time of king uzziah of judah 791 740 bc and king jeroboam ii of israel. Amos 6 niv bible woe to you who are complacent in zion, and. In the midst of their ritualistic performance of worship, they were not pursuing the lord with their hearts 4. Amos, chapter 6 king james version christian answers webbible. Amos 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Commentaries describe the area as somewhat rugged, rocky, and with sparse grazing fields. Amos amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c.