Bible survey amos hebrew name ahmos burden greek name amos greek form of the hebrew author amos according to tradition date 787 bc approximately theme the kingdom of david types and shadows in amos jesus is the one who sees the great sins. Since i started working on this study of amos, i have searched our library holdings with the hope i would turn up a hidden or forgotten study by some new church scholar. Amos chapter five commentary by ron beckham audio bible study amos 5. The course provides an outline for each book of the bible and teaches outlining skills for expanding these basic outlines into more detailed studies of gods word. Displaying powerpoint presentation on old testament survey the book of amos available to view or download. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. The book of micah was likely written between 735 and 700 b. Basic bible survey int roduces t he bible and discuss es its t ranslati ons and various versions. We will never know for sure, but the ending does anticipate a restored relationship with god. The bible is christians most important source of knowledge about god, about the world and about themselves.
The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and. The message of the book of micah is a complex mixture of judgment and hope. For further examination, you are encouraged to purchase a copy of our. These are all contemporaries, amos probably 760, hosea right around that time, maybe 758 or something. As with each of the minor prophets, the title comes from the name of the prophet to whom god gave his message 1. Amos is a shepherd and a fruit picker from the judean village of tekoa when god calls him, even though he lacks an education or a priestly background. Amos was a sheepbreeder of tekoa in judah, who delivered his oracles in the northern kingdom during the prosperous reign of jeroboam ii 786746 b. The message, form, and background of the old testament. The book of amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters.
The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. Lessons from the book of amos, part i steps to life. Amos part of a series on the old testament prophets. This free bible class book is for high school and adult bible classes pdf file size. This general survey of the bible is placed on with permission granted by the author. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. Amos mission is directed to his neighbor to the north, israel. The book of amos kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 30 duration. He prophesied in israel at the great cult center of bethel, from which he was finally expelled by the priest in charge of this royal sanctuary 7. Hosea, amos, and jonah free online biblical library. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. Amos is a shepherd and a fruit picker from the judean village of tekoa when god calls him, even though he lacks an. Although you will page through the entire bible by the end of the study, books of the bible only deals with major.
Many have wondered about wars and death, especially the many women and children who died terribly as recorded in the old testament. The amos bible lesson provides an overview or outline of this book of the bible. The book of amos is written in some of the finest ot hebrew style. He left his flock for a limited period, at the command of god, to deliver a specific message at bethel. Summary of the book of amos the story of the bible. At one point, amaziah the priest had commanded amos to go south to speak his words of doom, yet the prophet answered by a thus saith jehovah amos 7. Though amos was from judea, he was called to minister to jews in the northern kingdom of israel who lived during the reign of jeroboam ii. The book of amos is named after the prophet whose words are collected in this book. Amos was a contemporary of hosea, isaiah, and jonah. May 22, 2019 brother shawn brasseaux teaches on the book of amos from a pauline dispensational and main ideas perspective.
The book of amos amos was a sheepbreeder of tekoa in judah, who delivered his oracles in the northern kingdom during the prosperous reign of jeroboam ii 786746 b. He was no product of the schools of prophets, nor a professional seer. He is credited with being one of the first classical or writing prophets, yet he does not identify himself as a prophet. On this page, you find articles that help you delve deeper and understand more about major themes in the bible or about the outline of specific bible boo. He was not a man of the court like isaiah, or a member of a priestly family like jeremiah and ezekiel. A chronological study of the life of jesus, by gene taylor.
The only place the word chapel is used in the bible is found in amos 7. In every book we can find instruction concerning how we are to relate to issues in the last days. God called amos to prophesy to israel, and it seems that he did most of his work at bethel amos 7. Amos in the picture study bible the book of amos with maps. Have your study bible handy, and be prepared to take notes. For further examination, you are encouraged to purchase a copy of our ministrys commentary, a survey of the tanach for the practical messianic. The books of 1 and 2 kings or 1 and 2 chronicles do not mention this prophet, and he should not be confused with amoz, the father of isaiah the prophet.
Amos made clear in his writings that he did not come from a family of prophets, nor did he even consider himself one. The book of amos is a series of prophecies by the prophet amos, who predicted the fall of judah by the invading assyrians. He prophesied in israel at the great cult center of bethel, from which he was finally expelled by the priest in charge of this royal sanctuary. It presents an overview of biblical history, geography, and life in bible times. The book of amos was likely written between 760 and 753 b. Rather, he was a grower of sycamore figs as well as a shepherd amos 7. This amos bible lesson is suitable for those requiring an instant, free amos bible lesson. Designed for persons who are not wellacquainted with the bible, this resource is clearly written and easytouse, drawing the reader into the biblical text. The book of amos is written in typical prophetic style with warnings of judgments to come. The book of malachi is the last of the minor prophets and the last book in the old testament scriptures, both in terms of reading order and date of origin. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Create your own online survey now with surveymonkey s expert certified free templates.
He prophesied in israel at the great cult center of bethel, from which he was finally expelled. Intro to amos biblica the international bible society. Heres a survey of the third book of the minor prophets. Editors and copyists added comments to the prophets original oracles that they deemed appropriate in light of events that occurred after his death. Over the years i have been asked if i had any other books of the bible that are explained like the one for the book of revelation which took a year to complete. The times of absolute monarchy of these two kings coincided from 767 753 bc so that amos ministry is to find during this period mainly. Many of the evil characteristics described in amos 12 might better be translated in the present tense of activities then being done.
Amos was a vigorous spokesman for gods justice and righteousness, whereas hosea emphasized gods love, grace, mercy and forgiveness. Basic bible survey part one old testament harvestime. Amos and hosea were coworkers and may even have gone on preaching tours through the land together, although hosea continued his work after amos passed from the scene. This summary of the book of amos provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of amos. Amos is the third of the minor prophets, the last twelve books of the old testament. Amos bible summary and study september 24, 2015 jack wellman patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and. God raised up the prophet amos, as an act of his great mercy to a people who repeatedly shunned. The purpose of the book of amos was to announce gods holy judgment on the kingdom of israel the northern kingdom, call them to repentance, and to turn from their selfrighteous sins and idolatry. Unlike other prophets, amos was not a man whose life was devoted to hearing and speaking the word of the lord. Although there are sermons using a verse or part of a. On the one hand, the prophecies announce judgment upon israel for social evils, corrupt leadership and idolatry. The smaller the book, sometimes you get one extreme or the other. Some scholars think someone else added the flicker of hope at the end of the book, believing that amos would never have done that. Hear this word which i take up for you as a dirge, o house of israel.
On this page, you find articles that help you delve deeper and understand more about major themes in the bible or about the outline of specific bible books. He was contemporary with jonah and hosea who were prophets in the northern kingdom of israel and with isaiah and micah who were prophets in the southern kingdom of judah. Survey of amos tanach survey study messianic apologetics. This is why we can learn invaluable lessons as we study the scriptures and why i have always maintained, and will maintain until i am shown differently, that every book of the bible is a book of lastday events. Click on the book of the bible for the survey of that book, or start at the beginning and work your way through the entire bible. This book of the prophet amos is the only mention we have of this man in the old testament. He is not to be confused with amoz stout, strong, the father of isaiah isaiah 1. Amos, whose name means burden, gives no family pedigree, hence we can assume he was not of noble or prominent stock, like isaiah or zephaniah.
The assyrian destruction of israel was in 722 bc, so amos was written about 30 to 40 years in advance. Bible survey amos hebrew name ahmos burden greek name amos greek form of the hebrew author amos. Amos s connection to the simple life of the people made its way into the center of his prophecies. Most of what we know about amos comes from the book that bears his name. A brief overview of every book in the new testament, along with charts and maps. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Amos with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Not all of the material found in these chapters came from amos himself. Watch our overview video on the book of amos, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. There is no information regarding the death of amos. If they were to seek the lord and live they would be forgiven, which is very good news. Amos prophecies during the reigns of uzziah in judah and jeroboam ii in israel, somewhere between 767 to 753 bc.
This lesson allows the student to become acquainted with the important content of the verses and chapters of this book of the bible. Amos was a sheepbreeder and tender of sycamore trees. The main purpose of a summary is as a simplification highlighting the major points from the original and much longer version of the subject. He was contemporary with jonah and hosea who were prophets in the northern kingdom of israel and with isaiah and micah who. Book of amos read, study bible verses online bible study tools. This 26session book by book survey covers all the books in the bible. Amos prophetic ministry took place during the reigns of jeroboam ii, king of israel, and uzziah, king of judah. The students discover that although amos message was very bad news to gods people because of their wickedness they would be punished. Gary tucker is pastor of bethesda baptist church, 992 broadway ave. God raised up the prophet amos, as an act of his great mercy to a people who repeatedly shunned and disobeyed him.
Mckee surveys the book of amos from a messianic perspective. Not much has been written about it in the new church. Bible character study on amos bible verses, quotes. Bible study guide faithbuilders bible studies bartlett, mathew on. Book of amos summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of amos for bible study or sunday school lessons. He warned the israelites that destruction was impending, and he described god as angry, crouching, and focused like a lion stalking the sinful, carefree nations. Amos 1, new international version niv the bible app. He confesses he is a herdsman and a gatherer of sycamore fruit wild figs. Traveled north to israel bethel to preach as one called of god 7. Download old testament survey the book of amos ppt for free. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. Study guide for amos 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Spoke in bethel center for idol worship in israel and then in judah under jeroboam.
Amos ministered according to his own indication during the time of king uzziah of judah 791 740 bc and king jeroboam ii of israel 793 753 bc. He was a shepherd and farmer, but had the special commission to proclaim gods message to the people of israel more precisely, to the northern kingdom of israel, since the people of israel had split into two kingdoms some 150 years before amos days. Commentary on the book of amos by matthew henry old. Basic bible survey introduces the bible and discusses its translations and various versions.
Rather than a versebyverse exposition, this aims to point. The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town approximately ten miles south of jerusalem. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible.
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