In the earlier chapters Amos warned the surrounding
nations. In this chapter he warned
Israel and Judah.
The judgment on
Israel 3:1-15
1. Israel's judgment
deserved (1-10)
2. Israel's
judgment described (11-15)
1. Israel's judgment
deserved (v.1-10)
a) They enjoyed God's special favour (v.1-2)
b) God's warnings of judgment (v.3-10)
Lev 26:23-25
Do we walk with God?
Walk with Him in
agreement mutually?
Only on His term – to
obey ALL His commandments
3: 4-5- lion roar for a reason, similarly snare will not
spring up if it caught nothing.
There is a reason or cause
for a thing to happen
Judgment is certain
Sin is the trap that will ultimately kills
Dan 9:13 As it is
written in the Law of Moses, all this evil has come on us. Yet we did not make
our prayer before Jehovah our God, that we might turn from our iniquities, and
understand Your truth.
Dan 9:14 Therefore
Jehovah has watched over the evil, and has brought it on us. For Jehovah our
God is righteous in all His works which He does; for we did not obey His
voice.
3:7-8, 3:9-10
The LORD God had spoken!
His prophet had obeyed and fearlessly declared to you
Do you see how dreadful your sins are?
Why don’t you repent ?
2. Israel's judgment
described (v.11-15)
a) A plundering
adversary shall destroy thoroughly (v.11-12)
3: 11-12
The LORD is always merciful and gracious to save the remnant
of Israel Amos 3 9:8
V 13-15
Application
Will you repent when the Lord warns you?
Will you obey when the Lord speaks to you?
Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know I am God”
