Amos

The Book of Amos.A stirring and provocative prophetic narrative nestled within the Old Testament, attributed to Amos, one of the twelve minor prophets whose voice resonates with urgency and clarity. In this series, we will delve into the heart of Amos's messages, uncovering the profound social justice themes that challenge us to confront our own ethical and spiritual failures.Set against the backdrop of the 8th century BCE, during the reign of King Uzziah of Judah and King Jeroboam II of Israel, Amos’s ministry emerges as a clarion call amidst a landscape of relative prosperity intertwined with significant moral decay. This era, marked by economic and political stability, paradoxically served as fertile ground for pervasive social injustice and rampant idolatry. While the nation basked in material wealth and military success, a chasm widened between the facade of prosperity and the grim reality of inequality that afflicted the most vulnerable members of society.Let us be challenged to align our lives with God