Israel wanted the day of the Lord to come, thinking God would wipe out the pagan nations, but rather the Lord’s issue was with them and their lack of showing mercy. There is no true seeking after God that is not at the same time seeking to shower mercy. When asked if you are a true believer, does someone ask you, “Do you show mercy?”
0:00 – Meet the prophet, Amos.
4:40 – Amos gives us nine chapters which the majority of is judgment.
10:45 – Do you recognize the holiness of God and the awfulness of our sin?
12:13 – What is the “day of the Lord”?
19:16 – Did the judgment come upon Israel’s enemies or upon them?
24:36 – What characterized Israel? Are you religious?
31:00 – What specific sin does the Lord keep denouncing and calling out in regards to Israel? They show no mercy.
33:55 – Israel wanted the day of the Lord to come, thinking God would wipe out the pagan nations, but rather the Lord’s issue was with them and their lack of showing mercy. There is no true seeking after God that is not at the same time seeking to shower mercy.
42:58 – When asked if you are a true believer, do you ever ask: Do I show mercy? Do I love people?
47:00 – If you say you love God and hate your brother then you are a liar.
53:49 – James Boice quote on procrastination.
55:23 – The last chapter of Amos shifts its focus.
1:01:00 – Closing prayer.
