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Fidelity In Relation To God Series
Contributed by Aaron Householder on Sep 30, 2004 (message contributor)
Summary: Second in a series of five sermons from Amos; because of his love for us God desires our faithfulness to him.
Fidelity in Relation to God
Amos 3 & 4
Fidelity is the quality or state of being faithful or loyal. It implies strict and continual faithfulness.—Webster’s Dictionary
1. God’s Relationship with His People (3:1-2)
• God has singular fidelity to His People.
• Through Jesus I am His child.
Am I faithful to Him?
2. God’s judgment of His People (3:3-15)
• There is always a cause & effect.
• God’s revelation always proceeds judgment.
• God has revealed Himself to us by the Holy Spirit through prayer, the Bible, circumstances, and the church.
What do I know that I am disobeying?
3. God’s grief over His People (4:1-5)
• Blessed but not blessing.
• Place but not position.
• Letter but not spirit.
What is my attitude in worship and service?
4. God’s warnings to His People (4:6-13)
• Signs & circumstances that turn us to God.
• A final call by God’s chosen prophet.
What is God telling me?
