In Amos's 7th and 8th oracles, he denounces Judah and then Israel for the sin they have committed.  God has delivered Israel in the past but Israel continues to be unfaithful and to fight against God.  Amos sounds warning and destruction will come upon those who do not listen.  

Podcast details:

Season 5, Episode 1

Adapted from Lifeway Lesson Titled: "Listen to God"

Text: Amos 2:4-16         Date: September 4, 2022        

Place: First Baptist Church, Class: Adult 1 City: Beeville, Texas

Illustrations: words that indicate warning, territory war: resource base & battle

Topics: facing sin; treating the poor, needy, oppressed as more than an enemy, God's action's toward His people (His faithfulness);  God destroys & builds up; God's grace, judgment is coming even to those who do not fear God; kingdom battles 

Notes:

I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church.  I am teaching regularly until further notice.