Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Amos 9 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “I am determined to destroy them, not to help them.” Verse 4 stands opposed to Jeremiah 29 verse 11 where the LORD announces that He has good plans for Israel. Verse 9 introduces us to another concept. There is a sieve. Saints will be isolated and spared from judgment and trouble.ContinueContinue reading “Amos 9 Commentary”

Amos 8 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Amos is aware of the false worship of Bethel. The golden calf at Bethel is a national scandal! He won’t spend his energy on it. However, there are individuals who still want to keep the law of the God of Abraham – the equivalent of the Body of Christ of today.ContinueContinue reading “Amos 8 Commentary”

Amos 7 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com We have two visions: the vision of locusts and the vision of fire. These are planned judgments or punishments against Israel. With each one of them, Amos intercedes and the calamity is stopped. Of course, the highlight isn’t on the power of intercession by the prophet. The scripture has shown usContinueContinue reading “Amos 7 Commentary”

Amos 6 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “Then go down to Gath in Philistia. Are they better off than your two kingdoms?” Such is Israel’s level of spirituality that she favorably competes with the Philistines! And it is dangerous! The LORD had decreed the destruction of the Canaanite peoples because of extreme wickedness which included child sacrifice. IsraelContinueContinue reading “Amos 6 Commentary”

Amos 5 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 5 is underlined by the statement, “Seek Me and live”. Then the LORD explains what it means to seek Him Seek good, not evil. Verse 14. Hate evil, love good. Verse 15. Maintain justice in courts. Verse 15. We also know what it means to not seek the LORD. DoContinueContinue reading “Amos 5 Commentary”

Amos 4 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Cows of Bashan were known for their sleek looks! It is a direct reference to the well-fed and pampered women of Samaria. They oppress the poor; they crush the needy. Great care must be taken, even by the saints, when the LORD has blessed you with wealth. It is easier toContinueContinue reading “Amos 4 Commentary”

Amos 3 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “Can two people walk together, except they be agreed?” Or, “The Sovereign LORD never does anything without revealing His plan to His servants, the prophets.” Amos is famous for these two verses. But it’s the opening two verses that catch our attention. In a moving statement, the LORD explains why IsraelContinueContinue reading “Amos 3 Commentary”

Amos 2 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Moab is punished for her aggression against Edom. This could be important for times when we think it isn’t a big deal to murder sinners. After all, they are sinners! The temptation to think of sin as sin only when it concerns God or His people can be great. Moab’s punishmentContinueContinue reading “Amos 2 Commentary”

Amos 1 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com We have a series of judgments against Israel’s neighbors. Up first is Aram or Syria. Syria ravaged Israel’s tribes east of the Jordan. The LORD God had mentioned it to Elisha when Hazael had gone to see the prophet in Damascus. For his part, Hazael had responded, “How could your servant,ContinueContinue reading “Amos 1 Commentary”

Joel 3 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 3 brings together a couple of key thoughts: the planned punishment of the nations and the restoration of God’s people. And there are layers of application. One thought focuses on actual historic events in Joel’s immediate future. Another thought focuses on recurring ‘judgments’ on the nations throughout the ages. YetContinueContinue reading “Joel 3 Commentary”