Prayer changes things
In a series of five visions (Amos 7:1–9:10), Amos pictures the coming judgment on the northern kingdom of Israel. Because of Amos’ intercession, the first two judgments of locusts and fire will not take place.
"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
In a series of five visions (Amos 7:1–9:10), Amos pictures the coming judgment on the northern kingdom of Israel. Because of Amos’ intercession, the first two judgments of locusts and fire will not take place.
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A “One Room Schoolhouse” is more a pedagogy, an approach to learning, than a physical description, though most this year would indeed meet in private homes out of necessity if nothing else. Historically many schools that employed the “One Room” method were, in fact, just a single room, often framed like a house, and which …
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Amos is an extraordinarily concise and penetrating prophet who multiplies oracles and images to hammer home the solemn theme of inescapable judgment. Only in the last five verses is there a message of hope and promise. The three promises at the end of the book (9:11–15) are that God will restore the line of David, …
2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2 CSB The Priority of Prayer The Necessity of Prayer The Call for Prayer Jesus’ Teaching on How to Pray Our Help in Prayer Outline for Prayer The Priority of Prayer Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray …