Insights on biblical interpretation, Old Testament theology, prophecy, and the clarity of God’s Word.
The Bible often speaks through images. God is called a shepherd and a rock. Wisdom stands in the street and calls out. Jesus describes Himself
The Book of Amos often reads like a public warning. The prophet talks about violence, corruption, false worship, and the judgment facing Israel. But Amos
The Book of Amos is one of the shortest prophetic books in the Old Testament, but its message still challenges readers after many centuries. Many
When Cliff R. Loriot began studying Amos 3:3–8, he entered a debate that has long interested biblical interpreters. At first, the issue seems quite specific.
Many people read the Book of Amos mainly for its message of judgment. While that is an important theme, it is just one part of
The Book of Amos is usually seen as direct and forceful, but some passages are much more complicated on closer inspection. Amos 3:3–8 is one