Amos

Q: What was Amos's main message?

Amos condemned social injustice—the rich exploiting the poor, corrupt courts, dishonest business practices. He declared that religious rituals were worthless without justice: 'Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.'

Shepherd Prophet of Justice

Old Testament

Amos was a shepherd and fig tree farmer from Tekoa in Judah whom God called to prophesy against the northern kingdom of Israel. He denounced social injustice, exploitation of the poor, and empty religious rituals. He called for justice to "roll on like a river."

Character Traits

JustCourageousCommon ManUncompromising

Life Timeline

Backgroundc. 760 BC

Amos works as a shepherd and fig farmer in Tekoa, Judah.

AMO 1:1, 7:14

Callc. 760 BC

God calls Amos from his flocks to prophesy to the Northern Kingdom of Israel.

AMO 7:15

Ministryc. 760-750 BC

Amos delivers messages against social injustice and religious hypocrisy at Bethel.

AMO 7:10-13

Oppositionc. 755 BC

Amaziah the priest opposes Amos and tells him to go back to Judah.

AMO 7:12-13

Key Relationships

AmaziahOpponent

Opponent - The priest of Bethel who rejected Amos's message and tried to expel him.

Key Locations

Bethel

Where Amos delivered his prophecies at Israel's main sanctuary.

Spiritual Lessons

God Uses Ordinary People

Amos was not a professional prophet or priest's son—he was a shepherd and farmer. God called him from everyday work to speak truth to power, showing that God's message doesn't depend on human credentials.

Key Verses

Amos 5:24 Amos 7:14-15

Frequently Asked Questions

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