AMOS 7

AMOS SEES THREE VISIONS FROM GOD 

Amos shares three visions that have been revealed by God, starting with an image of locusts devastating the land. Amos pleads for God to forgive Israel and God relents. In the next vision, Amos sees a fire devouring Israel. Once again, Amos pleads for God to forgive Israel and God relents. Lastly, Amos shares a vision of God using a measuring tool to symbolize Israel’s impending ruin, showing how God will no longer hold back His judgment.

Amaziah, a priest in Bethel, accuses Amos of prophesying Israel’s demise and urges him to leave. Amos replies with the truth, explaining that he is simply a shepherd and fig farmer called by God to share this message of warning with Israel. Because Amaziah rejects Amos’ message, God declares his family will face tragedy, and Israel will be exiled.