Gods Concern for Justice

Amos 5:10-15   8:4-6

1. The close of Solomans reign of 160 years. The nation divided at the death of Soloman. (What caused it’s division?)

2. 922 BC Jeroboam introduced a new Priesthood – Two Golden Calves. Two Places of worship Dan and Bethel.

3. 786-746 BC. Jeroboam II and Uzziah 40 years of peace and prosperity.

4. The Nation’s became indifferent to spiritual and social obligations.

5. The Man Amos: Amos 1:1 “Herdsman from T-koa’ cultivated sycamores not the Son of a Prophet. A hayman with a special job to do.”

6. Preaching: 1:3-2:5 Condemned the neighboring nations. He finally came to their sins! (Now he is meddling)!

7. What were the sins of the Nation?

a. They hated the Preacher’s rebuke.

b. Oppressed the poor.

c. Mistreated the innocent – Bribery.

d. Withheld legal rights of the poor

8. The prudent kept silent. Avoided involvement.

9. “Preach love Preacher” Love is coupled with punishment.

 

A Nation:

“A nation” Carefree luxury in disregard for injustice, false security, complete lack of concern. Nothing was to interfere with their ease and pleasure.