Text is the book of Amos.
Who? Blue Collar Prophet (1:1; 7:10-17)
Where? Bethel (House of God) 4:4-5; 7:13)
What? Roar from Zion (Jerusalem) 1:2
Roar of Fire 1:3 to 2:6
Why? 1. Religious System is void of God (6:10) 2. Economic System is void of God (5:11-12; 6:1; 8:4-6) 3. Court System is void of God (5:7, 10,12)
Now What? Here is the "Heart of God"...
1. Seek God (Lord Jesus Christ) and Live (5:4-6)
2. Seek Good, not Evil (5:14)
3. Hate Evil, love Good (5:15)
4. Grieve over our sin (6:6) Note: How do we experience grace if we don't grieve over our sin? By bringing it to the Cross of Calvary.
5. Humble my front porch (6:8)