Amos, 7
12. To Amos himself Amaziah said, 'Go away, seer, take yourself off to Judah, earn your living there, and there you can prophesy!
12. To Amos himself Amaziah said, 'Go away, seer, take yourself off to Judah, earn your living there, and there you can prophesy!
Amos 7 is a chapter that reports God's view of Amos of God sending pests and judgments against the people of Israel for their injustice and sin. Following are five verses that address topics related to the chapter:
Psalm 50:6 - "And the heavens announce their righteousness, for God Himself is the judge." This verse emphasizes God's righteousness, which is an important theme in Amos 7, where God is sending judgment against Israel because of his injustices.
Jeremiah 18:7-8-"But if this nation against which I said to repent of his wickedness, I will regret the evil I thought to do. And if you do good, and do not hear my voice, then then I will do evil to this nation, destroying it. " This verse highlights the importance of repentance and how God is willing to change their punishment if the people repent.
Ezekiel 18:30-31-"Convert, then, and live. Throw all your transgressions with which you have transgressed, and make you a new heart and a new spirit." This verse emphasizes the need to repent and move away from sin, which is an important theme in Amos 7, where God is punishing the people of Israel because of their sins.
Hosea 6:1 - "Come, and let us become to the Lord, for he has shattered, and he will heal us; he wounded, and shall act to the wound." This verse highlights the mercy and grace of God, which is an important theme in Amos 7, where God is punishing the people of Israel, but still offers the opportunity for repentance and restoration.
Micah 6:8 - "He has declared you, O man, what is good, and which is what the Lord asks for you: May the righteousness, and love mercy, and Andes humbly with your God." This verse highlights the importance of justice and mercy, which are important themes in Amos 7, where God is punishing the people of Israel because of his lack of justice and mercy.
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