Amos 4 - Introduction
AMOS 3-6. FULLER STATEMENT OF ISRAEL'S SIN AND DOOM. There are three main sections, each beginning Hear ye this word (Amos 3:1; Amos 4:1; Amos 5:1).... [ Continue Reading ]
AMOS 3-6. FULLER STATEMENT OF ISRAEL'S SIN AND DOOM. There are three main sections, each beginning Hear ye this word (Amos 3:1; Amos 4:1; Amos 5:1).... [ Continue Reading ]
THE WOMEN OF SAMARIA. Like Isaiah (Isaiah 31:6), Amos turns to denounce the extravagant and wicked frivolity of the women of the upper classes. He is not necessarily charging them with responsibility for the sins of the men; from those to whom much has been given (by Divine favour) much is required.... [ Continue Reading ]
ISRAEL'S DENSENESS. What is the real cause of conduct that merits such punishment? At the root of all the evil is a sham religion, a religion which in its mere formality and gross corruption has degenerated into a blasphemous hypocrisy. Come to Bethel! says the prophet (Amos 4:4). And do what? Why,... [ Continue Reading ]