In this study we will see that while we are in this earthly tent, it is no longer our home, and when it is destroyed, we have an eternal home that awaits us.

Amos has two more visions. One of the basket of fruit on chapter 8 and a second vision of the Lord standing at the altar in chapter 9. Both of these visions reveal the final judgment coming upon Israel.

Paul is showing us here that in the liberties we have, we walk in this ministry given to us by the Lord, renouncing the hidden things of shame, and not mishandling the word of truth that we are entrusted with.

The New Covenant is not written on stone tablets but on our hearts. And for those who believe, the veil of blindness has been taken away and we now have access directly to God through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Amos is given visions of the coming destruction and then we will see the response from the priest in Bethel who reports directly to King Jeroboam.

Where is your faith?

Paul is shifting gears and we will see his heart as he talks about his travels and knowing how some in the Corinthian church are upset with him, he defends his calling as an apostle letting them know that they themselves are a testimonial of His calling.

Amos continues to call them out for turning away from God and looking to other nations for their security.

We will see one particular area in the body of Christ that is still an issue today. Specifically, this is the balance between church discipline and restoration.

We will see Paul speaks about the will of God and how sometimes we desire to go or come, but things don’t always work out the way we intend. Even in the simple plans, we have to come and say “Your will be done”.