Amos Part 3

As part of his prophecy, Amos experienced 5 visions

5 VISIONS OF AMOS 7-9
1. Swarms of LOCUSTS Amos 7:1-3
2. Judgment by FIRE Amos 7:4-6
3. A Plumb LINE Amos 7:7-9
4. A Basket of Ripe FRUIT Amos 8:1-14
5. The Lord Standing by the ALTAR Amos 9:1-10

The contrast b/w Amos and established leadership was stark

THE PRIEST VS. THE PROPHET
The Priest: Amaziah
1. His Business: Priest of Bethel Amos 7:10a
2. His Authority: King of Israel Amos 7:10b-11
3. His Message to Amos: Get Out Amos 7:12-13
The Prophet: Amos
1. His Business: Shepherd/Farmer Amos 7:14
2. His Authority: King of Kings Amos 7:15
3. His Message to Amaziah: Goodbye Amos 7:16-17

But God promised a future restoration with the following details

THE FUTURE RESTORATION
1. A Restored NATIONAmos 9:11
2. A Restored WORLD Amos 9:12
3. A Restored LAND Amos 9:13
4. A Restored PEOPLE Amos 9:14-15