Who would argue against the understanding that we live in a day when many take God for granted? One thing that eighth chapter of Amos makes clear is that moving away from God invites destruction. The opening image of ripe fruit cuts to the chase as a metaphor for God’s judgement.
WHILE GOD MAY BE FOUND
Texts: Isaiah 55:6, Amos 8:1- 2, 8:11- 12
Isaiah 55:6 Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Hime while He is near
Amo 8:1 This is what the Lord GOD showed me: behold, a basket of summer fruit. 2 And he said, “Amos, what do you see?” And I said, “A basket of
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