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| + | == Outline and brief summary == | ||
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| + | The first six verses of Amos 7 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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| + | == Detailed discussion == | ||
| + | * ''Click the edit link above and to the right to add detailed discussion'' | ||
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| + | == Questions for further thought and study == | ||
| + | * ''Click the edit link above and to the right to add questions'' | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
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| + | == Related links == | ||
| + | * ''Click the edit link above and to the right to add related links'' | ||
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| + | [[The Old Testament]] > [[Amos]] > [[Amos 7-9]] > Amos 7:1-6 | ||
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| + | |[[Amos 7:7-17|Next (Amos 7:7-17)]] | ||
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Revision as of 07:49, 14 May 2012
The Old Testament > Amos > Amos 7-9 > Amos 7:1-6
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Contents
Outline and brief summary
The first six verses of Amos 7 can be outlined as follows:
- • Vision #1 of locusts: Israel spared thus far (7:1-3)
- • Vision #2 of fire: Israel spared thus far (7:4-6)
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.
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?” (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.
Detailed discussion
- Click the edit link above and to the right to add detailed discussion
Questions for further thought and study
- Click the edit link above and to the right to add questions
Notes
Related links
- Click the edit link above and to the right to add related links
The Old Testament > Amos > Amos 7-9 > Amos 7:1-6
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