Amos

Question 1

Amos background

Answer 1

circa 750 during the reign of Jeroboam

Question 2

Amos Structure

Answer 2

1:1-2 Introduction
1:3-2:3 Oracles against the foreign nations
2:4-16 Oracles against Judah and Israel
3-6 Judgments on Israel
7:1-9:6 The visions of Amos
9:7-15 The Future hope

Question 3

Amos theme

Answer 3

No specific theme, but the general tenor of the book is the reformation of Israel’s cult.

Question 4

Message of Amos

Answer 4

A. Introduction to Amos’s Mission (Amos 1:1-2)
B. Oracles against the Foreign Nations (1:3-2:3)
C. Oracles against Judah and Israel (2:4-16)
D. Witnesses Summoned against Israel (chap. 3)
E. Israel’s Impending Judgment (chaps. 4-6)
1. Mechanical approach to the Cult (Chap. 4)
2. Right worshiped defined (5:1-17)
3. Ritual substituted for right worship leads to ruin (5:18-27).
a. The Day of the Lord (5:18-20).
b. Idolatry leads to exile (5:21-27).
4. Prosperity of Israel is reviewed (Chap 6).
F. Amos’s Five Visions (7:1-9-6)
1. The first pair (7:1-3 and 4-6): effectiveness of Amos as a mediator.
2. The second pair (7:7-8 and 8:1-2): God’s decision to judge.
3. The final vision (9:1-6): nature of judgment exhibited.
G. The Future Hope (Amos 9:7-15)
1. Israel’s election and responsibilities (Amos 9:7-10).
2. Restoration after Judgment (Amos 9:11-15).
F. The Fallen Hut of David and Acts 15:16ff