![]() If you were asked to describe a biblical prophet, I’m sure there are several images that come to mind? You might picture a young man standing in the throne room of a corrupt king, an astute older man writing intently by candlelight, or an outspoken preacher shouting on a street corner to a distracted crowd that simply has no time for his rantings. Who Is Amos and What Do We Know About Him? Like many prophets of the Old Testament, Amos warned of coming judgment for the idolatry, false worship, and corruption of the nation but also prophesied that the restoration of the Davidic line of kings would come through the promised Messiah, Jesus Christ. ![]() ![]() In the Bible, Amos was a shepherd and farmer turned prophet, who ministered to the northern kingdom of Israel during the reign of Jeroboam II. ![]()
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