Amos
Overview
Based on the NKJV, David Guzik’s commentary on Amos assumes the full trustworthiness and authority of Scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. Guzik provides clear exposition, designed to help Bible readers understand what the text says, and what it means. Calvary Chapel pastor Guzik forgoes formality and dives straight into the text—no lengthy introductions or extensive footnotes. Packed with helpful insights and context, the commentary examines the English text of the biblical book with limited reference to original languages, making it an ideal tool for lay people or anyone without language training.
Top Highlights
“The measure of our privilege, in the Divine economy, is the measure of our responsibility” (Amos 3:1–2)
“Amos prophesied during a time of economic prosperity in Israel, and the successful in Israel used that prosperity for pure self-indulgence. When God makes us prosperous, we have an absolute obligation to use what He gives us in a way that glorifies Him, not pampers our selves.” (Amos 6:3–7)
“Israel—in direct disobedience to God—established rival centers of worship in Dan, Bethel, and Gilgal. When Amos says that the Lord speaks from Jerusalem, he reminds all of Israel where the center of true worship is.” (Amos 1:2)
“Amos brings a message of judgment. The first two chapters of Amos describe the judgment of the Lord, first against Gentile nations then against Judah and Israel.” (Amos 1:2)
“Then there is another kind of rest, a sinful kind of rest—connected to indifference, laziness, and indulgence.” (Amos 6:1–2)
- Title: Amos
- Author: David Guzik
- Series: David Guzik’s Commentaries on the Bible
- Publisher: David Guzik
- Print Publication Date: 2000
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. Amos › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:GUZIKCOMM30AM
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-16T01:00:31Z