The Book of Amos - One Method to Study a Minor Prophet

Summary

The sermon explores how to study the minor prophet Amos by emphasizing the importance of historical and biblical context, particularly focusing on the kings of Israel and Judah during Amos's time. The speaker details the reigns of key kings such as Jeroboam, Joash, Amaziah, and Uzziah, explaining their political and spiritual significance and how these contexts illuminate Amos's prophecies. The message highlights the need to understand the immediate historical setting and related prophetic voices like Jonah and Isaiah to grasp the full meaning of Amos's warnings and messages.