Introduction to the book of Amos

Amos – Introduction: Amos means Burden-Bearer. Author: Amos, a native of Judean town of Tekoa, about 10 miles south of Jerusalem is the author of this prophetical book. He is said to be the first writing prophet; thus making this to be the first written prophetical book of the Bible with only exception if Jonah…

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Trust Means Joy

“For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.” Psalm 33:21. The root of faith produces the flower of heart-joy. We may not at the first rejoice, but it comes in due time. We trust the Lord when we are sad, and in due season He so answers our…

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Help Wanted

“‘Because no one has hired us,’ they answered. He said to them, ‘You also go and work in my vineyard.’” Matthew 20:7. Yes, there is work in Christ’s vineyard for old bodies. It is the eleventh hour, and yet He will let us work. What grace is this! Surely every old man ought to jump…

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Let No Evil Remain

And none of the condemned things are to be found in your hands. Then the Lord will turn from his fierce anger, will show you mercy, and will have compassion on you. He will increase your numbers, as he promised on oath to your ancestors — Deuteronomy 13:17. Israel must conquer idolatrous cities and destroy…

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