Old Testament

Amos

Author Amos

Date Written ~760–750 BC

Chapters 9

Theme Social justice and divine judgment

Summary

Amos, a shepherd from Judah, delivers God's message of judgment to the prosperous but corrupt northern kingdom of Israel. He condemns social injustice, religious hypocrisy, and complacency among the wealthy while calling for righteousness to flow like a river.

Outline

Judgments on Surrounding Nations (1–2)
Oracles Against Israel (3–6)
Five Visions of Judgment (7:1–9:10)
Promise of Restoration (9:11–15)

Key Verses

Amos 3:7

"Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets."

Amos 5:24

"But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!"

Amos 9:11

"In that day I will restore David's fallen shelter — I will repair its broken walls and restore its ruins — and will rebuild it as it used to be."

Christ in Amos

The restoration of David's fallen tent (9:11, cf. Acts 15:16–17); Christ as the one who establishes ultimate justice

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