Daily Bible Reading – October 2021: God’s Word of JusticeEgzanp

October 23

Introduction

Today’s reading is the concluding chapter to the book of Amos. Judgments are pronounced, but the chapter concludes with a description of the future restoration of Israel.

Today’s Scripture Reading 

Amos 9:1-15

Today’s Key Verse: Amos 9:6a

The LORD builds his home in the heavens, and over the earth he puts the dome of the sky.

Reflect

The Temple mentioned in verse 1 refers to the temple in Bethel, not Jerusalem. What judgments are cited in verses 1-10? King David ruled a united Israel from 1010 to 970 B.C. Around 931 B.C. the kingdom split in two. Eventually the northern kingdom (Israel) was defeated by the Assyrians (722 B.C.); afterward, the southern kingdom (Judah) was defeated by the Babylonians (587 B.C.). The concluding verses (11-15) offer a vision of a reunited Israel. In what ways do these concluding verses speak of God’s faithfulness? Based on what you have read these past few days from the book of Amos, meditate on the Lord’s justice.

Pray

Righteous and loving God, I thank and praise You for Your steadfast love and faithfulness. Teach me to listen for Your voice and help me do Your will. In the mighty Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Prayer Concern

Countries divided by civil unrest

Tomorrow’s Reading

Micah 1:1-16: Micah announces the LORD’s judgment of Israel and Judah.