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: Woah, that sounds serious. What kind of consequences?

Expert: God warned them of plagues and destruction, and that they would be exiled from their land.

Joe: Woah man, that’s harsh. So what else happens in the chapter?

Expert: The rest of the chapter is Amos contesting God’s judgment against Israel with a few pleas for mercy. But God is unmoved and reaffirms his decision to punish Israel.

Joe: Wow, OK. Jamie, can you Google this to make sure it’s true?

Jamie: Sure thing Joe.