What God Desires
September 4, 2022Amos 5:4-24
Have you read the Old Testament book of Amos? What do you know about the prophet Amos?
A few things to know about Amos:
- He was a shepherd by trade. He didn’t come from a long line of prophets.
- He was from the southern kingdom (Judah) but he prophesied against the northern tribe (Israel).
- He lived in the 8th century B.C
- Amos preached to a time and people that embraced arrogance, idolatry, self-righteousness, and materialism.
In the nine chapters that comprise the book of Amos you come to understand what God desires. This little book is a road map on how to live to please God.
Note the following:
That we seek God
That we experience life
That we be loyal to God
That we live the faith
That we offer the proper worship