The Burden of the Lord’s Messenger

Lesson Summary:

Amos sees three visions of judgment and confirms Israel’s destiny to Amaziah.

Focus Passage: Amos 7.

Outline and Lesson Goal

Principles and Applications

I. Hear the Word (Amos 7:1-9)

  • Principle: God’s People Should Receive His Word with Soft Hearts.
  • Application: How well do you understand the Lord’s warnings in His Word? How well do you respond to them? What actions do you take?
  • Scripture Reference

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms andhymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 3:16 (NASB)

II. Preach the Word (Amos 7:10-17)

  • Principle: God’s People Should Always be Ready to Share His Word.
  • Application: How faithful are you in carrying out the mission the Lord has for you today?
  • Scripture Reference

14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled,
15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;
I Peter 3:14-15 (NASB)

Conclusion: So What?

Credits

  • Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
  • Performed by Stacey Figueroa
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