October 31

Introduction

Amos 9:1–15: Today’s reading is the concluding chapter to the book of Amos. More judgments are pronounced, but the reading concludes with hope and a brief description of the future restoration of Israel.

Today’s Key Verse: Amos 9:11

The LORD says, “A day is coming when I will restore the kingdom of David, which is like a house fallen into ruins. I will repair its walls and restore it. I will rebuild it and make it as it was long ago.”

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.) and the southern kingdom (Judah) was later defeated by the Babylonians (587 B.C.) The concluding verses (11–15) offer a vision of a united Israel. In what ways do these verses speak of God’s faithfulness? Based on what you have read these past nine days from the book of Amos, how would you describe God’s justice?

Pray

Righteous and loving God, I thank and praise you for your steadfast love and faithfulness. You are just and fair and ready to forgive me when I turn to you with a repentant heart. Teach me, Lord God, to serve you and to be obedient to your will. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.

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Congratulations on completing this reading plan! You may continue your journey with Daily Bible Reading by starting the plan “God’s Guiding Word: Praise and Thanksgiving.” Tomorrow’s reading is Psalm 46: God’s steadfast presence and faithfulness are praised.