Joe: Alright, let's get started with our Bible expert on Amos 1. So, what can you tell us about this chapter? Expert: Amos is one of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament. This chapter is about a prophetic vision that Amos had about the imminent destruction of the nations around Israel. →

Joe: Alright, so what’s the deal with Amos 2? Bible Expert: This chapter is about God’s judgement on the people of Israel and Judah for their sins. He specifically mentions their mistreatment of the poor and their worship of other gods. →

Joe: Alright, so we are here with our Bible Expert and we are talking about Amos 3. So, what's the deal with this chapter, man? Bible Expert: Well, Amos 3 is all about God's judgment against the Israelites for their sins. →

Joe: Alright, so what do you got for me in Amos 4? Bible Expert: Well Joe, Amos 4 is about God punishing the people of Israel for their many sins. Joe: Sins? What kind of sins? Bible Expert: Well, the people of Israel had become quite greedy and had neglected the poor. →

Joe: So what’s happening in Amos 5? Bible Expert: Well, Amos 5 is a prophecy of judgment against the northern kingdom of Israel. God is warning them through Amos that he will punish them for their wickedness, and use other nations to do it. →

Joe: Alright, so what have we got in Amos 6? Bible Expert: Well Joe, Amos 6 is a pretty short chapter but it has a lot of powerful imagery. In it, the Lord condemns the people of Israel for their pride and luxury. →

Joe: Alright, we’ve got a Bible expert here for Amos 7. What’s the story on this one? Expert: Well, this chapter is the story of the prophet Amos being called by God. God shows Amos visions of a plumb line and a basket of summer fruit, and then tells Amos to prophesy against Israel, warning them of the consequences of their sins. →

Joe: Alright, so this is chapter 8 of the book of Amos. What's goin' on here? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, Amos 8 is a prophecy from God about a great famine that will occur in the near future. It's a warning to the people of Israel that they will be punished for their sins if they don't repent. →

Joe: Alright, so we've got Amos 9, what's this one about? Bible Expert: Well, this chapter is about God's judgement against Israel for their sins. He says that he will destroy their homes and scatter them among the nations. →