Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for September 25, 2022

In That Day

Amos 9:11-15

1. Extension 11-12

• promise concerning the throne of Israel (2 Sam. 7:12-13)
• booth of David (Mark 9:27)
• promise concerning the purpose of Israel (Ex. 19:4-6, 1 Pet. 2:5)
• the redeemed reflecting their Redeemer
• Edom: from opposition to incorporation
• called by my name (Deut. 28:9-10, Acts 15:16-18, Eph. 3:6)

2. Abundance 13-14

• promise concerning the blessing of Israel
• prophecies of Moses and Amos (Deut. 29-30)
• fertility and satisfaction (contrast with 5:11)

3. Endurance 15

• promise concerning the inheritance of Israel (Gen. 17:8)
• planted in the land of promise
• land: place of life with a specific lifestyle
• my people…your God
• connection to Christ: (Amos 5:11, Psa. 2, Psa. 110:1, Rev. 5:9-10. Rev. 11:15, Rev. 21:1-3, Eph. 2:14)

4. So What?

• Because the LORD keeps promises of both judgment and blessing, anticipate the comprehensive restoration of His people.
• “God would punish the sins of His people in such a way as to remember still His own promises.” (Calvin)
• “He comes to make His blessings flow, far as the curse is found.” (“Joy to the World,” Watts)
• For all the promises of God find their yes in Him. That is why it is through Him that we utter our Amen to God for His glory. (2 Cor. 1:20)
• “Princes and paupers, Sons and daughters, Kneel at the throne of grace. Losers and winners, Saints and sinners, One day will see His face. And we all bow down, Kings will surrender their crowns and worship Jesus…” (“We All Bow Down,” L. Leblanc)