The Prophets: Courageous and Compassionate Faith. Amos – Part III

March 09, 2025

Pastor Nate Roschen

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” - 2 Chronicles 7:14 The book of Amos, and Scripture as a whole, does everything that it can to knock us off center. To remind us that this life isn’t primarily about us. A life of faith is not one of pleasing the God – earning His favor by getting Him to cover over to your side and perspective. It is about uprooting yourself, and humbly, gently, passionately – coming to God. The ”if” at the beginning of 2 Chronicles 7:14… is a big “if.” The truth of Amos is that most of Israel – nearly all – failed. They did not uproot themselves and come near to God. But some did. And even though they did not obey God perfectly – they came to God in expectation that His grace would be sufficient in their shortcomings. Join us this week as we wrap up the book of Amos! -Pastor Nate Roschen