Table of Contents

Amos 1:1-2:3. Judgment on the Nations
Introduction
God's Judgment Imminent
Judgments Against: Syria
Philistia
Tyre
Edom
Ammon
Moab
Amos 2:4-16. Judgment on Judah and Israel
Judgment Against Judah
Judgment Against Israel
Heartless Oppression of the Poor
Perverted Justice
Sexual Immorality and Idolatry
God Rejected
Judgment Unavoidable
Amos 3:1-15. The Broken Covenant
A Broken Covenant
The Prophet Defends His Office
A Remnant Will be Saved
Amos 4:1-13. Hypocritical Religion
Punishment for "Fat Cows"
Religious Pride and Hypocrisy
God's Dealings to Israel to Repentance
Final Judgment is Inevitable
Amos 5:1-27. A Lament for the Nation
A Lament for the Nation
Seek God in Truth
A Promise for the Repentant
The Day of the Lord
Sincerity in Worship
Amos 6:1-14. Warning to the Unconcerned
A Warning to the Unconcerned
Pride and Selfish Indulgence
The Severity of the Coming Judgment
Amos 7:1-17. Intercession and Opposition
Intercession for Israel
The Vision of Locusts
The Vision of a Destroying Fire
The Vision of the Plumb Line
Opposition to the Word of God
Amos Threatened
Amos Defends His Ministry
Amos Stands for the Truth
Amaziah's Punishment
Amos 8:1-14. The Basket of Ripe Summer Fruit
A Basket of Ripe Summer Fruit
A Warning of Judgment
Amos 9:1-15. No Escape-But a Saviour Promised
The Temple at Bethel Destroyed
No Escape From God's Judgment
Misplaced Trust
Scattering and Sifting
The Restoration of the Davidic Kingship

About the Author

Mathew Bartlett has served in full-time pastoral ministry for over 20 years. He holds a master’s degree in Biblical studies from the University or Chester, and is currently researching for PhD in New Testament at the University of Roehampton, London.

Reviews

Amos was a shepherd from the southern part of Jerusalem who God called to leave his homeland and prophesy to the Northern Kingdom-Israel. Amos prophesies of judgment to Judah, Israel, and the surrounding nations. Israel specifically has rebelled against God. It has become complacent because of its wealth, idolatrous as it worshiped false gods, and unjust as it oppressed the poor. Though Amos prophesies of God's judgment to Israel, he also continually intercedes for them throughout the book-asking God to be merciful (Amos 7). This book certainly has many applications and warnings for the people of God today. Mathew Bartlett and Derek Williams skillfully bring out the historical background, the meaning, and the applications in The Prophecy of Amos: A Warning for Today. With each verse, commentary is provided to help the reader understand and apply the text. Here is an example of the rich applications in considering Amos' background as a shepherd from Amos 1:1: "God's choice of Amos shows how God calls the weak and ordinary instead of the wise and strong. (1 Cor. 1:26-27). Amos was a nobody, but God revealed Himself to Amos through His word, just as today He reveals Himself to all who put their faith in His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ." This commentary is a breath of fresh air. It is easy to read and brings out the urgent message of the book of Amos for today. Lord, please give us ears to hear! - Greg Brown, Author / Publisher at The Bible Teacher's Guide, Chaplain at Handong Global University and LCDR, Chaplain at United States Navy Reserve