Prophecies of Amos, Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Today's readings is Amos chapters 1-4.  These prophecies took place in the time of Uzziah King of Judah and Jeroboam II King of Israel.  Amos delivers prophecies against Syria, Philistines, Tyre, Edom, Ammonites, and the Moabites.  They had been violent oppressors and are judged for that.  Judah is judged for rejected the law of the Lord and for being led astray by false gods.  Israel is judged for oppression the the poor and needy, as well as for sexual sin.  Amos then points out that they have failed to see the cause and effect connection is the warnings God has given them.  He has withheld rain and crops, leaving them hungry to get them to turn from their evil ways, but they have failed to repent.

Amos 4:12  "Therefore this is what I will do to you, Israel, and because I will do this to you, prepare to meet you God, O Israel."