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| − | [[The Old Testament]] > [[Amos]] > [[Amos 7-9 | Chapters 7-9]] > [[Amos 7:1-6 | Verses 7:1-6]] <br>
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| − | [[Amos 7-9 | Previous page: Chapters 7-9]] [[Amos 7:7-17 | Next page: Verses 7:7-17]]
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| − | This page would ideally always be under construction. You are invited to contribute.
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| − | == Summary ==
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| − | ''This heading should be brief and may include an outline of the passage. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
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| − | The relationship of verses 7:1-6 to the rest of chapters 7-9 is discussed at [[Amos 7-9| Chapters 7-9]]. Verse 7:1-6 can be outlined as follows:
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| − | :* '''Vision #1 of locusts: Israel spared thus far (7:1-3)'''
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| − | :* '''Vision #2 of fire: Israel spared thus far (7:4-6)'''
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| − | In these two visions the Lord threatens Israel’s food supply with locusts (most often a threat in spring) and fire (possibly drought, most often a threat in summer). In each case Amos pleads on behalf of Israel: Israel is small, and if such punishment is inflicted, who will be left as a remnant to arise? In each case the Lord withdraws the threatened punishment.
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| − | Although Amos threatens Israel in his prophecies, he does so only because that is the word given to him by the Lord. “The Lord God hath spoken, who can but prophesy?” ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/amos/3.8?lang=eng#7 3:8]). The prophet is really on the side of the people as their advocate before the Lord. This is a type of Christ’s role as judge at the final judgment.
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| − | == Discussion ==
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| − | ''This heading is for more detailed discussions of all or part of a passage. Discussion may include the meaning of a particular word, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout the passage, insights to be developed in the future, and other items. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
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| − | == Points to ponder ==
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| − | == I have a question ==
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| − | == Resources ==
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| − | == Notes ==
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| − | ''Footnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves, such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word. In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources are preferable to footnotes.''
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| − | <references/>
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| − | [[Amos 7-9 | Previous page: Chapters 7-9]] [[Amos 7:7-17 | Next page: Verses 7:7-17]]
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