Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for September 11, 2022

Hear This Word!

Amos 4:1-13

1. Background

• significant repetitions: hear this word…, declares the LORD…, did not return to me…

2. Social Insensitivity 1-3

• cows of Bashan comparison (Ezek. 39:18)
• chewing the cud of self-indulgence at the expense of others
• God’s response: His oath (Heb. 6:13), fish hooks and a garbage heap (Isa. 25:10)

3. Superficial Worship 4-5

• mocking assessment of their worship (1 Kings 12:26-33)
• substituting religious activity for radical obedience (Lev. 1-5)

4. Stubborn Refusal 6-11

• pathetic self-delusion
• the LORD’S redemptive responses (Deut. 27-28): deprivation, infliction, opposition, destruction
• absence of the awareness of accountability

5. Solemn Reality 12-13

• no more warning or opportunity
• sitting down to a banquet of consequences and a reminder of God’s character
• connection to Christ (Luke 13:1-9, 18:13)

6. So What?

• In light of your ultimate accountability to God, immediately seize the grace of His invitation.
• With great privilege comes great responsibility.
• Purge yourself of procrastination and keep yourself impressed with God
• “Let not conscience make you linger, nor of fitness fondly dream; all the fitness He requireth is to feel your need of Him.” (J. Hart, “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”)