The book of Amos concludes with the promise to possess the remnant of Edom. The Lord is the one who is supposed to deliver the remnant of Jacob? How can the Lord possess the remnant of Edom, and at the same time plant Israel in the new land of rest? Does this mean that Israel is broader than merely the literal descendants of Jacob? Does this mean that the Lord is bringing two remnants together? If you are interested in answering these questions please stay tuned and listen to, "The Remnant of Edom Preserved?"

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We arrive at the climax of this book with the final vision of this book. In this vision the discloses to Amos the fate of Israel. However, there is the strange declaration. On the one hand Israel will be destroyed, but on the other hand the Lord will preserve the house of Jacob. How can the Lord destroy Israel, but at the same time deliver the house of Israel? Please stay tuned as we resolve this issue in the sermon titled, "Israel Delivered and Destroyed."

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I am the Lord of the Sabbath declares Christ. Why is it so significant that Christ self consciously knows himself to be the Sabbath Lord? What does it mean that He is the Lord of the Sabbath? What does the Pharisees' reception of Christ demonstrate about the current status of Israel? How is this merely fulfilling what Amos already predicted? Please stay tuned as we hear, "The Exploited Exploiters."

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The kings in Israel were the people who modeled the reality of heaven. Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, honors this very thing as he gives a report to Jeroboam about a dissenting prophet. It would seem that Amaziah is being loyal to Israel, but ironically we see that Amaziah is a dissenter. How can he be a dissenter when he protects the king? Please stay tuned as we hear, "Amaziah, the Dissenter."

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The plumb line is set in the midst of Israel. The Lord will pass in the midst of Israel, but not over Israel. But, how is the Lord going to execute his judgment? Why does the prophet shudder as he witnesses the demise of Israel two times? How does the plumb line make clear to the prophet that this judgment must come upon Little Jacob? Please stay tuned as we hear, "Feasters to Fighters."

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Woe to you who are at ease in Zion. Woe? What is the prophet saying? This is the place where the Lord dwells with His people. Is this not the place of rest? Israel should be at ease in this place because it is the city of David. Why is the prophet stating this concern? What more unravels regarding Israel's fate as Amos continues to speak? Please stay tuned as we hear, "Tranquility to Turmoil."

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Peter describes the day of the Lord in the third chapter of his second letter. He actually exhorts the church to live in light of the day of the Lord. This is such a day that we live in light of it actually waiting for it, desiring this day. Amos the prophet does not have such encouraging words for Israel. What are we to make of this warning of the day of the Lord for Israel? What do we think of Israel now that Christ has entered history? Please stay tuned as we hear, "The Dreaded Day of the Lord?"

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Joshua 4 recounts the Israelites entering in the Land of Canaan. They set up their monument at Gilgal testifying to their victory of this promised land. It would seem that a pilgrimage back to Gilgal would be a good thing, but Amos cites this pilgrimage as an offense in his funeral song. Why is this pilgrimage so bad? What has happened to the people of God? Please stay tuned as we hear, "Israel's Death Dirge."

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We think back to when Christ was on this earth he inquired whether he could stay at a Samaritan village. The Samaratians rejected Christ, the Son of God-Emmanuel, and told him to continue his journey. The disciples wanted to cast down fire, but Christ rebuked them for making this suggestion. Amos, the prophet, rebukes Israel for turning away from the Lord, and tells them to prepare to meet their God. This is not a positive meeting for Israel. Why is it that Israel must dread meeting their Lord, but yet the Samaritans, who rejected Christ, are spared? Is this a double standard or a different administration? Please stay tuned as we hear, "Prepare to Meet Your God."

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A mighty king of this age would seek to rally as many people as possible for his cause. This would be a remarkable measure of success, but this is not what we see with Christ. Christ has a follower that is willing to follow him, and Christ essentially rebukes him in Luke 9. Why would Christ send this man away? How come Christ does not seek to grab the rightful throne that is his in Jerusalem? Well, these questions are answered through the prophet Amos as he predicts the fate of Israel when they meet with the roaring Lion from Jerusalem.

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