| Amos | |
| Who is the prophet? | Amos of Tekoa
The name means “carried by God.” Trade: Shepherd and Dresser of Sycamores Time: Mid-8th Century BCE Kings: Uzziah of Judah and Jeroboam II of Israel. |
| To whom are his oracles directed? | Ruling classes in the North, including Israel
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| What are some of the concerns?
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Oppression of the poor
and needy members of society · Selling off needy people for goods · Taking advantage of the helpless · Men were using women immorally · Drunk on their economic success · The people had lost the concept of caring for one another. · The people profaned Yahweh’s holy name (2:7)
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| What are the consequences? | God would punish Israel.
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| What are the remedies? | Change sinful ways to avoid destruction.
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