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Introduction to the Book of Amos Prepare
to meet thy God.

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This verdict sums up these nine chapters
of the Book of Amos.

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Amos was not a man of the king's court
like the prophet Isaiah, nor was he a

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priest like the prophet Jeremiah.

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Amos was a shepherd from the small town of
Tekoa, about ten miles south of Jerusalem.

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And though he lived in the southern
kingdom of Judah, he was sent to announce

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judgment on the northern kingdom of
Israel.

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Amos prophesied between about 760 and 750
B.C.

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Amos was a vigorous spokesman for God's
justice and righteousness.

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The prosperous, socially corrupt northern
kingdom had broken many of God's laws,

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including the commandment not to worship
idols.

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So Amos, whose name means burden-bearer,
carried God's heavy message of judgment up

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to the center of false worship at Bethel.

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For those who loved God and repented of
their evil ways, Amos offered a word of

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hope.

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The day would come when the kingdom of
David would be re-established and God's

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people would dwell in safety.

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As you listen, be reminded that godly
faith must exhibit honesty and integrity

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in routine daily activities, as well as in
the way we relate to others.