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Introduction to the prophet Amos

The 30th book of the Bible, consisting of 9 chapters
God is just—regardless of status or position. Unrighteousness—sin without repentance—will always be met with judgment!

With Amos, whose name means “burden” or “burden-bearer,” we come to the third of the so-called “minor” prophets.

His call to be a prophet was primarily for the Northern Kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel, during the long reign of King Jeroboam II, around the end of the 9th century B.C.
Under his rule, the land had reached an economic heyday—but behind this beautiful facade, moral decay in the state, human ruthlessness, selfishness, and spiritual immorality were growing ever more rampant.

Amos himself, however, came from the Southern Kingdom, from Tekoa in Judah, about a half-day’s journey southwest of Jerusalem; he was therefore not a “citizen” of the land of Israel.
In the Southern Kingdom of Judah, the prophet Joel was still preaching God’s word, while in Israel, alongside Amos, Jonah and later the prophet Hosea were also active.

Amos was by trade both a shepherd and a mulberry and fig grower—simple, nature-oriented occupations—and this is reflected in his clear language.
In doing so, a profound insight into God and His nature becomes clear—one that apparently even an ordinary person can find in His creation 🙂

In addition to the judgment—first upon the nations, but later also upon the Jews—the prophet Amos also proclaims the restoration of Israel in the end times: its flourishing under God’s blessing and the kingdom of peace that will follow under the Messiah.