You Only Have I Known, Therefore...

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You Only Have I Known, Therefore...

November 18, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • Amos 3:1–2

What God says through Amos is: you only have I known of all the families of the earth. Therefore, I will punish you for all your iniquities. This is an extraordinary statement, so we must do the work of understanding the Bible in its original context, but also apply it to it's contemporary context.

The Mountains Will Drip Sweet Wine

November 21, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • Amos 9:11–15

Throughout history, those who have captured the attention of their heroes have often described a dream in the midst of sometimes painful reality. These two things thrill us: an acknowledgment of the pain and yet a description of the promise. Amos has done exactly that.

Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters

November 20, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • Amos 5:4–7

At the time of Amos, God's people had the most amazing worship experience— dynamic with wonderful music, extraordinary sacrifices, and drama. But God said: I hate it. Our worship should be shaped by what the Bible teaches about who and how to worship. We need to have the Word, prayer, the ordinances—we need gospel-shaped worship.

Seek Me and Live

November 19, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • Amos 5:4–7

In the time that Amos is writing, not only were they not filling themselves up with God, they were filling themselves up with idols. It would be a little bit like going to the gas station to fill up your car and instead of putting gasoline in, putting in diesel. Things would not go well.