Amo 3:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Amos 3:1-5:17: 3:1–5:17 Amos directs the three prophetic messages in this section against Israel, indicting them for a false understanding of their status as God’s chosen people. The messages show a progression toward judgment. Summary for Amos 3:1-2: 3:1-2 The first message from the Lord warns Israel that its status as God’s elect will not excuse them from God’s judgment. Instead, they will be held to a higher standard than the surrounding nations. 3:1 Amos begins with a reference to God’s goodness to Israel when he rescued them from Egypt (see 2:10 ).

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‏ Amos 3:1

Summary for Amos 3:1-5:17: 3:1–5:17 ^a Amos directs the three prophetic messages in this section against Israel, indicting them for a false understanding of their status as God’s chosen people. The messages show a progression toward judgment.
Summary for Amos 3:1-2: 3:1-2 ^b The first message from the Lord warns Israel that its status as God’s elect will not excuse them from God’s judgment. Instead, they will be held to a higher standard than the surrounding nations. 3:1 ^c Amos begins with a reference to God’s goodness to Israel when he rescued them from Egypt (see 2:10 ^d).