Title Amos 4. Conclusion
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4. Conclusion
We see through and sharpen the spiritual corruption and hypocrisy of Israel in the 8th century B.C.E.
The prophecy of the Prophet Amos, who pointed out God's judgment and foretold God's judgment against him, is today
It illuminates the dark side of the reality of our church and throws serious warnings too far.
none. Israel could do anything for money and pleasure
Can't we compare the reality of our church with the wealthy of today? especially God
The rulers who ruled over the people of ivory were lying on ivory beds in ivory houses,
They eat sheep and fat cattle and enjoy all kinds of pleasures and luxury, but they must take care of them.
Israel’s leadership, who was indifferent to the suffering of God’s people, was right (Amos 6:6).
It wouldn't be an unfamiliar look to Lee at all.
Only worship should be offered according to the laws that God has commanded.
oxen, illegal worship, unrighteous sacrifices and tithes, one's own faith and reverence
We should keep our affair only with God, but rather, we will be raging and boasting about it.
Religious vanity to attend, in a word, the gap between life and worship, an example of a lack of true godliness
The appearance of Israel, such as the ship, the separation of faith and life, is what we see today.
Isn't that what it looks like? Focused only on outward prosperity and splendor, it is God's
We believe in blessings and evidence that God is with us, the achievements of the Korean church in the past,
Or, by obsessing only with the strengths of the Korean church, the terrible toxins hidden behind its glory
Unless there is an uncritical, deep introspection that can't be cut out and see through sharply.
How can the National Church be different from Israel at that time?
Preaching the gospel as if it were only sweet promises and blessings, and the foundation of God's blessed calling
His purpose is to sanctify us, to make us his holy people.
(1 Thessalonians 4:7,8) Suffering with Christ and bloody struggle with sin are normal
The fact that it is a part of the Christian life, and also the sharp rebuke of sin
The reality of our church today, pushed away from the center of the church, is different from that of Israel in the past.
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Title : < Study of the Old Testament > Amos 3. Israel's insensitivity
3. Israel's insensitivity
Traces of Israel's awareness of the seriousness of their own fall through the entire book of Amos.
can't find Rather, they are under the illusion that they are living in the blessing of God.
You can see him indulging in comfort and pleasure. Israel's spiritual
There are several possible causes of numbness.
First, it was caused by a misunderstanding of external prosperity. as in Solomon's time
The political glory and unprecedented economic prosperity they call the result of God's blessing
They thought and believed that they were living in the unprecedented blessing of God. That
But in fact, this outward prosperity was persecuted by the Syrians, so God had mercy on them.
It was the grace that was considered and bestowed (2 Kings 14:22,23).
One of the reasons that made this illusion possible is that the glorious past
It was an achievement. Jeroboam II was the great-grandson of Jehu, who purged the house of Ahab. dynasty of jehu
was a great religion, especially in eradicating the worship of Baal, which had led Israel to apostasy.
It was a dynasty that achieved enemy achievements. God bless this dynasty
Perhaps it was a reasonable expectation. However, after that, Baal worship was eradicated.
Not only did it not happen (Hos. 4:11), but the Bethel group they considered to be a legitimate sanctuary.
Forget that it was an illegal sanctuary to serve God by making a tea golden calf.
there was In other words, Israel at that time was the rest, obsessed only with their past glory.
Sharply and thoroughly examines and criticizes Ji's own current state and their true form.
failed to do
But above all, it made Israel insensitive to the possibility of God's judgment.
It was the chosen people's consciousness that they were God's chosen people. their
No matter what his deeds, God is the God of Israel, the savior and protector of Israel.
He believed that Hoja is the God who blesses Israel. but God's
The choice is not blind love, but God's great plan and the
There is a purpose, that is, a kingdom of priests to bring Israel closer to God.
and to become a holy people where God rules the truth.
Well, they did not understand. Not only that, they rejected God's rule,
When we forsake our holiness, we do not understand that God's choice is rather the basis for judgment.
did. “Because I especially loved you, I chose you, and I have favored you.
I will judge your iniquities all the more." was God's logic.