Destruction of Israel In today’s passage, Amos has a vision of the Lord
standing next to the alter. This is either the alter in
Jerusalem or more likely, the alter in Bethel (Amos
7:12). The Lord makes a proclamation of top to
bottom destruction upon the religion and the people
of Israel (v. 1). The top of the temple ...
Restoration of Israel The prophet Amos closes his book on a note of hope,
describing a rebirth for the nation of Israel (vv. 11-
15). God had promised to judge His people, but He
did not intend to destroy them. In the future He
would “restore David’s fallen tent,” “repair its broken
places,” “restore its ruins,” and ...
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Destruction of Israel
In today’s passage, Amos has a vision of the Lord standing next to the alter. This is either the alter in Jerusalem or more likely, the alter in Bethel (Amos 7:12). The Lord makes a proclamation of top to bottom destruction upon the religion and the people of Israel (v. 1). The top of the temple ...
Restoration of Israel
The prophet Amos closes his book on a note of hope, describing a rebirth for the nation of Israel (vv. 11- 15). God had promised to judge His people, but He did not intend to destroy them. In the future He would “restore David’s fallen tent,” “repair its broken places,” “restore its ruins,” and ...