It was a period of significant wealth and territorial expansion. Under the reign of King Jeroboam II, Israel experienced prosperity and extended its borders. The prosperous thrived and appreciated the benefits brought forth by the king for both himself and his subjects. Despite these favorable circumstances, the king and the priests persisted in leading the populace away from divine worship, promoting the reverence of a pair of golden calves that symbolized a false deity. During this era, those in positions of power often treated the impoverished with contempt, demonstrated coldness towards the suffering, and committed various other transgressions that ultimately provoked divine displeasure. In response to the nation’s transgressions, God, in His indignation, dispatched a prophet who was originally a shepherd, to deliver a divine message warning that prosperity was imminent to cease. This message, conveyed through the prophet Amos, revealed God’s judgment upon a people who had forsaken the deity who liberated them from slavery. The warning issued by Amos, originally intended for the ancient people, remains highly relevant for the contemporary church and believers today.

Amos: A Bible Study on the Book of Amos serves as a warning to the contemporary church concerning actions that oppose God’s will. It is difficult to conceive, but all it requires is a leader who guides the people in a direction that contradicts God’s standards and commands. There is a spiritual affliction circulating globally, and the church has the opportunity either to become the remedy, with God’s assistance, or to succumb to the mindset and behaviors it is called to protect against. In addressing the systematic destruction of His people, God dispatched an individual not only to issue warnings but also to outline the ensuing consequences. This Biblical text remains relevant to the modern church, as it highlights behaviors that may invoke divine consequences for those actions.