Majoring in the Minors (Minor Prophets)Amos: The Truth about InjusticePlease turn in your Bible to the prophecy of Amos. Amos 1:1: He’s not a “professional” prophet. He’s a shepherd. But let justice roll on like a river,righteousness like a never-failing stream! Amos 5:24His ministry may have only lasted about 2 years, (somewhere between 760-750 BC).Amos 7:12-14: Amaziah, the “professional”, well educated priest at Bethel, wanted to shut Amos up. App: Let the prophet Amos remind us that God uses ordinary people. (ref. 1Cor. 1:26-31)Judgments against “heathen nations for”: (ref. Matthew 22:39b)1:6: forced slavery1:9: human trafficking1:11: lack of compassion (hate)1:13 abuse and murder2:1: disrespect for the dead and those in positions of authority Judgments against “people of God” for: 2:4 (Judah): rejecting God’s law and running after false gods (ref. Matthew 22:39)2:6 (Israel): total unrighteous•Selling needy instead of helping them•Trampled on the poor•Denying justice to oppressed•Sexually perverse•Using what they took from poor in “worship” •Ignoring God’s prophetsWhat can we learn from this? •God is the King of the Universe: we will all give account•The “people of God” will be held accountable as well.App: May our love for God be best seen in our actions toward others Amos 3-5:6: Coming HomeWhat does it mean to return to the Lord? (ref. Isaiah 55:6-7)•To return to the Lord means to change our minds toward Him•To return to the Lord also means to change our directionWhy should we return to the Lord?5:4: It’s the only way to experience the life for which we were created. (ref. John 10:10)5:5: It’s the only way to experience the blessings God intended. 5:6: It’s the only way to prepare for His coming. What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?