The Lion Has Roared

1. God’s Justice for All Nations (Amos 1–2)

• Nations judged for cruelty & violence (Amos 1:3; Amos 2:1).
• Question: What standard does God use if they don’t have the Torah? (Romans 2:14–15)
• Takeaway: God’s justice applies to all peoples.

2. Israel’s Greater Accountability (Amos 2:6–3:2)

• Israel judged for oppression, immorality, idolatry (Amos 2:6–8).
• Question: Why does chosenness increase responsibility? (Amos 3:2; Luke 12:48)
• Takeaway: Election = privilege and responsibility.

3. The Roar of Prophecy (Amos 3:3–8)

• Images of inevitability: lion’s roar, trumpet, trap (Amos 3:4–8).
• Question: How do prophets reveal both God’s patience & holiness? (Amos 3:7–8)
• Takeaway: Prophetic warning = grace before judgment.

Application: Urgency of Repentance

• Israel’s time had run out—exile was imminent.
• Question: How do we balance proclaiming mercy with warning of judgment?
• Takeaway: Live holy, shine as witnesses, call to repentance before it’s too late (Philippians 2:15; Romans 2:4–5).