Amos - Yesterday's Prophet for Today

Attention Grabber

There is a lot going on in our world.

Fires and Hurricanes.

Viruses

Injustices of many kinds.

Because of this a lot of people are hurting and suffering. People want change, relief, and healing.

But in the midst of everything, it has also become confusing. Many don’t know what is real and what is part of a larger agenda. Many don’t know who or what to trust as truth.

It is so confusing and honestly can hurt your head just thinking about it.

But I don’t want to bring you bad news but good news. The good news is that the Bible has the answer to all those questions. And its found in a place you may have never looked.

The Book of Amos.

Background

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Problem

Idolatry and Injustice

Abandoned Their Calling and Responsibility

True Worship Leads to Loving Others

Soluton

Abrahamic Ideal

Amos 5:4 ESV

4 For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel: “Seek me and live;

Amos 5:14 ESV

14 Seek good, and not evil, that you may live; and so the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you, as you have said.

Seek God and Love Others

Appeal

When we seek God and Love others, we are being a part of the solution to defeat and destroy injustice.

In a world that is hurting, we can be healing.

No more Sides, Just Righteousness and Justice

Seek God and Love Others.

Be like Jesus and labor for a neighbor.