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"Amos: Justice And Righteousness Matter To God” Series
Contributed by Charles Clemons on Feb 12, 2021 (message contributor)
Summary: “The prophet Amos was sent by God to warn Israel of the coming judgment upon their idolatry and rampant injustice.“They had a form of self-satisfied religion where they actively wanted the blessing of God for themselves and their family yet had little concern for their neighbor. ”
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I. What God Hates (5:21-23)
A. Hypocritical & False Worship
1. Festivals
2. Assemblies
B. Insincere Repentance & Giving
1. Burnt Offerings
2. Grain Offerings
3. Peace Offerings
II. What God Approves (V.24)
A. Justice Between Man and Man
B. Ever flowing Righteousness
III. Jesus Christ – the Just For The Unjust - 1 Peter 3:18