Tag Archives: Amos 2

equal opportunity condemnation

20240215 equal opportunity condemnation Amos 2:1-16 (JDV) Amos 2:1 This is what Yahveh is saying: I will not stop punishing Moab for three crimes, even four, because he burned the bones of the king of Edom to lime.Amos 2:2 And … Continue reading

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abusing freedom

Amos 2:6-16 Israel’s crimes included the fact that they had forgotten the LORD’s role in bringing them out of Egypt and defeating their enemies.  They arrogantly claimed to have done it all themselves.  Then, they began to abuse their freedom … Continue reading

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among the shepherds

Amos 1:1-2:5 Amos’ knowledge of shepherding was one of the ways he made his message understandable.  His message spoke deeply to the spiritual and political lives of the time.  In this first message he condemns the false shepherds in  the … Continue reading

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