The Jewish leaders of Jesus' day had made void the commandment of God for their own man-made traditions. We must be very careful of making and keeping our own religions traditions rather than keeping and obeying God's Holy Word.

Our hope is not a "hope so" hope, but a sure hope grounded in the truth of God's Word and promises.

The only High Priest ever able to bring an offering to God acceptable to God to make reconciliation for the sins of the fallen world was Jesus Christ. Jesus was both High Priest and Offering.

Hard preaching offends people. But Amos was faithful to God to preach His Word in truth.

The disciples' hearts were hardened, but not in such a way that they were rebelling against Jesus and His Word, but they did not consider the miracle of the loaves, that great miracle, and of how powerful Jesus was to feed the multitude!

Thy Kingdom come: First: The spread of the gospel to all the world. Second: The sanctification of believers and their growth in grace. The increase of holiness in our lives as believers. Third: The defeat of Satan and his subordinate kingdom. Fourth: The return of Jesus Christ.

You may feel as if you don't have much to help someone else, but God is able to use what you have to fulfill the needs of those whom you meet who do have needs. We are to love our neighbor as ourselves.

Does prayer matter? Yes! Although God is sovereign, we have a responsibility to pray. We are taught and commanded to pray. God heard Amos' prayer. Amos interceding caused God to cease from judgment against Israel. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much!