Reading 17: The Book of Amos “Hear this and testify - TopicsExpress



          

Reading 17: The Book of Amos “Hear this and testify against the descendants of Jacob,” declares the LORD, the LORD God Almighty. “On the day I punish Israel for her sins, I will destroy the altars of Bethel; the horns of the altar will be cut off and fall to the ground. I will tear down the winter house along with the summer house; the houses adorned with ivory will be destroyed and the mansions will be demolished,” declares the LORD. Context & Questions: “Hear and testify” is legal language. God is calling witnesses in Israel’s trial. This is public, and the evidence is open to all. The verdict: Israel’s wrongdoing will be punished. All of her houses will be destroyed: her corrupt “house of God” (Bethel), and the plush personal homes where these lost people take their ease. Their mansions of selfish glory will be flattened. Next up: Bovine blunders
Posted on: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 21:00:01 +0000

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