Youngs literal translation is a translation of the bible into english, published in 1862. The book of amos is a stinging rebuke of a nation that has rejected and forgotten god. He speaks and acts with such grace and beauty there is clarity in all that he says. The prophet amos wrote the bible book bearing his name.
The words of amos, who was among the sheepherders from tekoa, which he envisioned in visions concerning israel in the days of uzziah king of judah, and in the days of jeroboam son of joash, king of israel, two years before the earthquake. Since much of the book is addressed to the northern kingdom, it is clear that the book was. The main part of his ministry was probably carried out c. Aug 30, 2017 the book of amos kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 30 duration. The entire book is given to denouncing the excesses of eighthcentury b. The book is ultimately addressed to all israel hence the references to judah and jerusalem. This superb audio has been graciously provided by treasures 365. The book of amos was likely written between 760 and 753 b. The book of amos epic audio collection audio cd january 1, 1899 by american standard version author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Fallen is virgin israel, never to rise again, deserted in her own land, with no one to lift her up. Amos is a shepherd and a fruit picker from the judean village of tekoa when god calls him, even though he lacks an education or a priestly background.
Amos was a shepherd in a region called tekoa, about six miles south of bethlehem. A book study of the book of ruth, this lesson deals with chapter 1, verses 1617. In the book of amos you will discover that amos addressed israels two primary sins. God raised up the prophet amos, as an act of his great mercy. Transcribed and edited by david sielaff, february 20. This is part 1 of a bible study series looking at how bible characters coped with trials. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries.
In the book of amos, we find two uses amos performed. Funding for this recording is made possible through the generosity of aaron feingold, m. Prophet amos, gods message and judgments, false worship, israel, hate bad, love good, jehovahs day. Editors and copyists added comments to the prophets original oracles that they deemed appropriate in light of events that occurred after his death. Lessons from the book of amos, part i steps to life. A commentary the old testament library kindle edition by jeremias, jorg. Judgment on israels neighbors this is what the lord. The book of amos is one of the least understood in the holy scriptures. He warns of gods judgments and foretells the establishment of the messianic kingdom. Apr 02, 2020 book of amos, the third of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book under the jewish canon titled the twelve. Into the midst of this complacent society comes amos, declaring that israel has broken gods covenant. Produced and recorded for the jewish publication society jps by the jewish braille institute jbi, this complete, unabridged audio version of the book of amos features over 20 minutes of readings. Thus the lord god showed me, and behold, there was a basket of summer fruit.
If you would like to purchase the whole old and new testaments 94. Librivox recording of the the book of amos from youngs literal translation. Amos informs us that he is writing during the reigns of jeroboam ii and uzziah, both of whom are biblical kings known from the archaeological record to have reigned from the 8th century bce. Book of amos, the third of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book under the jewish canon titled the twelve. The series includes the sermon manuscript, power point presentation, and audio. Amos 1 the words of amos, who was among the shepherds of. This summary of the book of amos provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of amos. The lord roars from zion and thunders from jerusalem. Use of the audio may be required for this one to be helpful. It is certain that he fulfilled some of his prophetic ministry at bethel amos. Amos, a judaean prophet from the village of tekoa, was active in the northern kingdom of israel during the reign of jeroboam ii c. These wealthy and powerful israelites were confident and secure.
The books of 1 and 2 kings or 1 and 2 chronicles do not mention this prophet, and he should not be confused with amoz, the father of isaiah the prophet. Price new from used from audio cd, january 1, 1899 please retry. Amos 1, new international version niv the bible app. This is the holy book of amos, known simply as amos. This three part series on the book of amos was preached at forge road bible chapel, perry hall, md on may 20, 2012 part 1, june 3, 2012 part 2, and june 24, 2012 part 3. The book of amos was written during the era of divided kingdoms of israel but in an age which is much prosperous than the previous times especially the northern kingdom of isreal with ruler jeroboam ii reached at such a level of growth and prosperity as was not seen after david and solomon.
Those who are at ease in zion and feel secure on mount samaria, who lie on beds of ivory and eat lambs from the flock, will be the. Israelite life and reminding people of their true covenantal obligations. Shepherds in that region had to make extensive trips to feed their flocks. But let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like. Amos was from tekoa, a small town in judah about 6 miles south of bethlehem and 11 miles from jerusalem. What makes this volume unique is its special attention to amos s literary features and what they reveal about the book s theology and composition. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Amos mission is directed to his neighbor to the north, israel. Amos chapter one commentary by ron beckham audio bible stu dy amos 1. This book of the prophet amos is the only mention we have of this man in the old testament.
Apr 30, 2012 amos tackles perennial issues such as the extent the nations are responsive and responsible to gods law, and offers one key scriptural source for understanding the serious call that gods people have for caring for the poor among them. In this commentary on the book of amos, daniel carroll combines a detailed reading of the hebrew text with attention to its historical background and current relevance. Many have wondered about wars and death, especially the many women and children who died terribly as recorded in the old testament. The book of amos amos was a sheepbreeder of tekoa in judah, who delivered his oracles in the northern kingdom during the prosperous reign of jeroboam ii 786746 b. Commentary on the book of amos by matthew henry old. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c.
His prophecy concludes with only a brief glimpse of restoration, and even that is directed to judah, rather than the northern kingdom of israel 9. Not all of the material found in these chapters came from amos himself. I am no prophet, protested amos, nor a prophets son. Mar 17, 2015 the purpose of the book of amos was to announce gods holy judgment on the kingdom of israel the northern kingdom, call them to repentance, and to turn from their selfrighteous sins and idolatry. Book of amos nlt listen audio bible online bible study tools. The historical background leading up to the book of amos. Amos public domain audiobook at librivox american standard version, youngs literal translation. In spite of withering opposition, he fearlessly indicted the nation for its hollow, meaningless piety, social injustice and general immorality.
The book of amos is the third of the 12 minor prophets in the christian old testament. The book of amos niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. Amos message must not be lost on our modern generation. Amos 5 niv bible hear this word, israel, this lament i.
Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of. He writes about the terrible things that they have done. Study guide for amos 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Jbi, this complete, unabridged audio version of the book of amos features over 20 minutes of readings. The book of amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters. However, in spite of its small size, it has been the object of intense study. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and.
The purpose of the book of amos was to announce gods holy judgment on the kingdom of israel the northern kingdom, call them to repentance, and to turn from their selfrighteous sins and idolatry. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled the agonies of abraham, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Hear this word which i take up for you as a dirge, o house of israel. Thus my anticipation ran high in reading john bartons theology of the book of amos. The main purpose of a summary is as a simplification highlighting the major points from the original and much longer version of the subject. May 18, 2017 the book of amos is considered one of the earliest biblical books by scholars, as it dates to the middle of the 8th century bce. The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town approximately ten miles south of jerusalem. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. It is a stirring warning to all of the dangers of apostasy, rebellion and complacency. Amos 7, new international version niv the bible app.
Jeroboam the son of joash not to be confused with jeroboam the son of nevat, the first king of the northern kingdom of the ten tribes reigned over the ten tribes of israel for forty years from the year 3114 till 3153 after creation. The book of amos kjv audio bible full by alexander. Amos 19 niv the words of amos, one of the shepherds. Amos bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse.
The books of 1 and 2 kings or 1 and 2 chronicles do not mention this prophet, and he should not be confused with amoz, the father of isaiah the prophet isaiah 1. Amos, herdsman of tekoa, was sent from god with a powerful message of correction for the ancient house of israel. Judgments against the syrians, philistines, tyrians, edomites, and ammonites. Then he says something to his own people who live in israel and judah. You only have i chosen of all the families of the earth. According to the first verse, amos prophesied during the reigns of uzziah over judah 792740 b. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of israel. King james bible audio the book of amos full read by alexander scourby.
Amos made clear in his writings that he did not come from a family of prophets, nor did he even consider himself one. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. And we must never forget that amos is speaking to us, the church of god, the israel of god. The theology of the book of amos old testament theology. Amos prophesied at a unique time in the history of the divided kingdom. Commentaries describe the area as somewhat rugged, rocky, and with sparse grazing fields. The lord roars from zion and utters his voice from jerusalem. Throughout the text, amos voices prophetic rage against the injustices of the day. Amos 3 niv bible hear this word, people of israel, the.
His major themes of social justice, gods omnipotence, and divine judgment became staples of prophecy. Hasel 1991, 26 noted that in the three decades from the 1960s through the 1980s, sixty different commentaries on amos appeared. It is a prophecy for the period just ahead of us, a prophecy dealing with a. The holy bible book 30 amos kjv dramatized audio youtube. For those who value the timeless kjv translation, this new audio recording of hosea, joel, and amos offers a rich listening experience. Amos was active around 750 bc and lived in the kingdom of judah. Study no 31 in the series of journey through the bible. Thy wife shall be an harlot in the city, and thy sons and thy daughters shall fall by the sword, and thy land shall be divided by line. Hear this word, israel, this lament i take up concerning you.
The words of amos, one of the shepherds of tekoathe vision he saw concerning israel two years before the earthquake, when uzziah was king of judah and jeroboam son of jehoash was king of israel. Earn your bread there and do your prophesying there. The book of amos kjv audio bible full by alexander scourby. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful. Hear this word, people of israel, the word the lord has spoken against youagainst the whole family i brought up out of egypt. Book of amos summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of amos for bible study or sunday school lessons. Amos probably delivered most, if not all, of the oracles of this book in the northern kingdom.
Dakota community church march 7, 2010 amos 1 overview promised land judges demanding a king saul david solomon how the. Amos, a judaean prophet from the village of tekoa, was active in the northern kingdom. Amos chapter five commentary by ron beckham audio bible study amos 5. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of amos in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Top 5 commentaries on the book of amos ligonier ministries. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The prophet amos lived during the long reign of king jeroboam ii. Instead of reconstructing a hypothetical redactional history, this. This summary of the book of amos provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology. In four ways, the old testament book of amos is essential for a robust understanding of the gospel. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of amos. The king james version of the holy bible is the most influential and widely published book ever written.