These are our study notes- neatly divvied into bites!
88{icon} {views}Observation The object in mind here is to notice what the text says. I’ve been reading Chosen by God by Dr. Sproul and one of the reminders I’m reading about is what has been… Read More »Bite 14: Observing Amos 3:3-4:5
124{icon} {views}Deciding the Passage It seems to me that the person who broke the text into chapter and verse wasn’t sure where the breaks should be either. I haven’t had a clean break that corresponds… Read More »Bite 13: Sentence Diagramming Amos 3:3-4:5
172{icon} {views}Quick Summary When studying, you know I have the tendency to get absorbed with the details. The exercise of pulling back, leaving details out, letting my focus glaze a bit in order to only… Read More »Bite 12: Summary and Application of Amos 2:4-3:2
50{icon} {views}We’ve Looked at the Transgressions There’s a quote from Robert Murray M’Cheyne that says for every look at self, take ten looks at Christ. As I am in the opening chapters of an OT… Read More »Bite 11: God Has Been Good in Amos 2:4-3:2
69{icon} {views}Interests Can Change I mentioned that I became interested in the differences between ESV and NET as I observed the passage. Over time, I’ve found that I will have particular interest in something and… Read More »Bite 10: Transgressions of Judah in Amos 2:4-3:2
123{icon} {views}Back From Vacation Jeremy and I had a lovely time exploring southeast and south central Idaho. Biking, visiting a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school, eating out, camping. Lots of activity! One bike ride included a… Read More »Bite 9: Transgressions of Israel in Amos 2:4-3:2
47{icon} {views}Philosophy I realize you are probably not as interested in philosophy as I am. But as a fellow student of the Word, I would bet that’s because when you think “philosophy” you think of… Read More »Bite 8: Observing Amos 2:4-3:2
77{icon} {views}Why Sentence Diagram? It seems straightforward and obvious what Amos is saying, doesn’t it? Which is one of the reasons I think sentence diagramming is helpful. How many times do we frankly skim scripture… Read More »Bite 7: Sentence Diagramming Amos 2:4-16
63{icon} {views}What’s Up with Me? I haven’t met with you for a while, I know. There’s been upheaval and milestone alternating for about a month. The roller coaster does not inspire effort, have you ever… Read More »Bite 6: In Amos 1 God Takes Issue
152{icon} {views}Look at God I mean, really look at him. Not a god devised in man’s mind. One stripped of wrath and authority and vengeance. The God of the Bible. Look at him as he… Read More »Bite 5: In Amos 1 God Can’t Not Be His Character and Nature
