Amos 3:1-3

Judgment against the Children of Israel -- Amos 3:1-3: God had brought the family of Israel out of bondage in Egypt. Now God's judgment would be poured out against His own people because of their transgressions. Most of the preaching of Amos was directed against the 10-tribe Northern Kingdom. However, all that he said finds application to the entire nation of Israel. God had chosen Israel out of all the nations of the earth. With privilege comes responsibility. Now God would punish Israel because of her sins. God said, "You only have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities." (Amos 3:2) God chose Israel to be His special people. "For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth." (Deuteronomy 7:6) They were blessed by God but they did not live in a way that was pleasing to God."t;t;t;Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" The question is, Can two people walk together as a unit in the same direction and for the same purpose unless they have agreed to meet? God has a plan whereby man can walk with Him. Man should gladly agree to do so. Sadly, Israel did not agree to walk with the Almighty.