Daily Devotions
Amos
"And utters His voice from Jerusalem"
Text: Amos 1:2
THE DIVIDED MONARCHY
The Kingdom of Israel split into two in the reign of King Rehoboam (1 Kings 12). There were now two kings who ruled the two kingdoms. King Jeroboam I feared that he might lose his kingdom to King Rehoboam if he were not careful. He decided that he would establish a new religion for his new kingdom.
1. Jeroboam mused in his heart (1 Kings 12:26-27)
a) If his people go up to offer sacrifices in the house of the LORD at Jerusalem.
b) The heart of this people will turn back to their lord Rehoboam, king of Judah.
c) They might even kill him (Jeroboam I).
2. Advice was sought (1 Kings 12:28-31)
a) He made two calves of gold.
b) These would be the gods of Israel.
c) He set up two centres of worship.
i) In Bethel
ii) In Dan
d) He made shrines in every high place.
e) He made priests out of every class of people (non Levites).
AMOS’ MESSAGE
His message was one of great power and authority as he spoke in the name of the LORD.
“The LORD roars from Zion,
And utters His voice from Jerusalem.”
Amos 1:2