Sunday 13 October
Amos: Seek God & Live.Amos 5 Israel Becomes God’s Enemy
Matt Meek
Matt walks us through Amos 5 and looks at how the nation of Israel broke their covenant with God and became His enemies. Matt reminds us that God desires a relationship with us - that He wants us to seek Him, submit to Him, and follow His ways, and not to be caught up in traditions or seeking blessings. Matt shows that when we seek God as Lord, we will end up seeking good.
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Amos: Seek God & Live.Amos 5 Israel Becomes God’s Enemy
Amos: Seek God & Live. Amos 5 – How Did Israel Become God’s Enemy?
Read Amos 5
What stands out to you in this reading?
- What might God be saying to you today?
What God hates:
There are a few moments in this passage where Amos points out the problems that God has with his people. Take a closer look at verses 7, 10-12, and 21-23.
- What do you see here?
- Why does God hate these things?
What God loves:
In contrast, take a look at verses 14-15, and verse 24.
This is the first time so far in Amos’ prophecy where a positive note is sounded. The previous four chapters are almost entirely negative and filled with judgement language.
- Why do you think Amos takes this long to say something positive?
- What is he saying in these verses?
- How can we apply this message in our own communities?
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