"So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy" - Romans 9:16
Hosea’s ministry was to the nation of Israel and in our focal verses he describes the LORD’s relationship with Israel as being like a marriage. Because of Israel’s unfaithfulness, the LORD declares that He will not show mercy to them and that they are not His people. However, the LORD promises that He will draw Israel back to Himself and show them mercy as He reclaims them as His people in the future kingdom.
This chapter covers the reign of Uzziah over Judah. Following in the footsteps of his father, Amaziah, he began his reign doing what was right in the sight of the LORD but made a critical error later in his reign. Uzziah was blessed and prospered by the LORD until he became proud of his successes. Believing that nothing was beyond his ability, Uzziah sinned by assuming priestly duties that a king was not permitted to do.
Amos continues recording the word of the LORD concerning the coming judgment of Israel’s sins. The verses in our lesson focuses on the sins of idolatry and injustice toward the poor and helpless. The LORD ends the prophesy with the promises of blessings in the future kingdom of the LORD when the Jews will be permanently returned to the land that God gave to them where they will experience abundant prosperity.
Amos was called by the LORD to be a prophet, despite his lack of a prophetic lineage, with a message for Israel (Amos 7:14-15). Israel was far from the LORD and the message Amos was given to deliver was one of repentance and judgment. The LORD spelled out the sins of Israel and the declared the judgment that was coming as a result of their lack of repentance. Israel was conquered by Assyria some 30-40 years later.
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