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Session 6 Video

The final session talks about the four visions in the Book of Amos and the destruction and restoration of Israel.

Session 6

The Fruit Basket and the Finale (Amos 8:1-9:15)

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Delve into the Book of Amos with Bob Witte as he explores the themes of prophecy, justice, and repentance in this insightful video series. Gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and poetic nuances of Amos' message, and discover how God's prophets play a crucial role in delivering His divine message and calling for repentance. Explore topics such as the Day of the Lord, the consequences of disobedience, and the hope of restoration. Through these sessions, you'll gain valuable insights into the timeless relevance of Amos' words and the transformative power of God's message for His people.

The Book of Amos

Uncover the profound messages of the Book of Amos as Bob Witte explores themes of prophecy, justice, and repentance, shedding light on God's work through His prophets.

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**The Fruit Basket and the Finale (Amos 8:1-9:15)**

*The Fourth Vision (Amos 8)*
1. Ripe summer fruit
2. There will be a famine, not from bread or water but a famine of the Word of God.
- Immediate context: People will long for a word from the Lord but will not
find it.
-  Future Context: Through silence, God creates a yearning to hear from him
again.

*Destruction and Restoration of Israel (Amos 9)*
1. More Doom
- God will bring the temple crashing down.
- The pillars of the temple were called Boaz (means strength) and
Jakin (means security).
- “I will keep my eye on them for harm and not for good.”
2. Hope
- The closing prophecy in Amos 9:11-15 starts with “In that day” referencing
the Day of the Lord we talked about. Through the book of Amos, we see
this wrathful God disciplining his wicked and unfaithful children that have
violated their part of the covenant.
- We see a graceful God who remembers his part of the covenant. He
restores, bringing goodness and abundance back to the nation of Israel.
- Amos closes with a glimpse of how this is fulfilled through the Messiah,
Jesus.


**Session 6 Discussion Questions**
1. How does it feel when God says he will keep his eye on Israel for harm, not good
(Amos 9:4)? Do you think he would say that to anyone today?
2. Amos shifts to a positive view of the Day of the Lord in 9:11-15? Detail how this
provides hope and links to the Messiah?
3. As we close, ask yourself a few questions. First, do I look like Amos, the prophet
with a plumb line?
A. Do I stand true to God’s Word? Do hunger and thirst for the Word of God
daily? Or, does my day-to-day indicate that I bow down to modern gods?
B. Am I obedient to my calling to speak the truth to people who may not want
to hear it? Or, do I pretend like everything is spiritually OK with the people
around me?
C. Do I place my hope in the Messiah who will right all wrongs in this messed
up world we live in? Or, do I conform to culture and hurt others in the
process?

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