Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Avoid the Sly Sins of Selfishness, Part 2 Series: The Lord's Roar: God's Call to Faithfulness in a Culture That Has it All Scripture: Amos 4 Episode: 1369
In Amos 4, God rebukes the women of Samaria, referred to as the “cows of Bashan,” for their oppression of the poorand self-indulgence. He warns of their coming judgment, including exile and destruction. God recounts His repeated attempts to bring Israel to repentance through various calamities, such as drought, famine, plagues, and military defeat, yet they stubbornly refused to return to Him. The chapter ends with a chilling call to prepare to meet your God, emphasizing His power as Creator and Judge. Key themes include oppression of the poor, refusal to repent, and God’s sovereignty in judgment.