September 29/30,2013 "God's Message to Israel" Week 3, Lesson 2 Amos 3:1-6:14 ======================== DIVISIONS AND PRINCIPLES ======================== ======================== First Division: Amos describes why Israel is accountable to God. Amos 3 Principle #1: God blesses our descendants as a result of our obedience, but they are accountable to God for theirs. ======================== Second Division: Amos describes God's calling of Israel. Amos 4 Principle #2: God uses circumstances, both good and bad, to draw people to Him. ======================== Third Division: Amos describes how Israel could avert God's judgment. Amos 5:1-17 Principle #3: If we earnestly search God's Word for understanding and obey Him, we will come to know Him and avert His judgments. ======================== Fourth Division: Amos describes Israel's false Assurance of Salvation. Amos 5:18-6:14 Principle #4: Real saving faith in Jesus will manifest itself in our persisting to do good. ========================