God is famous for the ‘last chance’. He gives His people multiple chances because, until the judgment comes, it’s not too late. God is ALWAYS ready to welcome His children back into His arms WHEN THEY REPENT. That, is when they TRULY repent. Israel had been playing at repentance for some time. And God was […]
God has reached out to his wayward people, Israel, in MULTIPLE ways. His corrections went unheeded. All He gets from them is, “Still not listening!” God had been reaching out to Israel the WHOLE TIME that they had turned away. He called to them to return to Him. He promised them protection if they would. […]
God calls Israel to pay attention because He is about to ROAR! “Hear this word that the Lord has spoken against you, O people of Israel” (verse 3:1a). God chose ONE family out of ALL the earth with which to bring about His work of salvation. He will see to it that His chosen family […]
Uh oh. God’s not done yet. He turns His attention to Israel too. And this time He has a LOT to say about their sins. Israel’s neighbors and Judah were given the same preamble and narrow focus on their most egregious sin. God’s address to Israel starts out the same as everyone else’s but God […]
God has just shared Israel’s neighbors’ judgments. Now He turns to His attention to her sister kingdom of Judah. It’s Judah’s turn for judgment by fire. Amos is a prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel. I’m sure they were very pleased to hear God’s judgment on their neighbors. I bet there were even some […]