Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for September 4, 2022

When the Lord Roars

Amos 2:6-16

1. Setting/Background

• 8th century prophet during period of peace/prosperity
• audience is Israel: eighth nation addressed
• prophetic formula, sovereignty and longsuffering

2. Israel’s Imitation of Oppressors 6-8

• the bullied become bullies
• context of covenant relationship
• greed, pride, immorality and hypocrisy
• result: name of the LORD profaned

3. Israel’s Insensitivity to the LORD’S Faithfulness 9-12

• contrast between infidelity and fidelity
• examples of the LORD’S kindness
• no plea of ignorance
• sabotage and superficiality

4. The LORD’S Oppression of Oppresssors 13-16

• dismantling of power
• reminder of default setting
• purging of posers
• the LORD’S obligation and the connection to Christ (Rom. 5:6-11, 1 John 5:3)

5. So What?

• Because of God’s unfailing kindness to you, use your privilege as a platform to promote His greatness.
• Grasp the perils of prosperity and privilege.
• Praise the LORD for His long-fused grace and mercy.
• “…Glory to His name…” (Hoffman)