Chapters of the Bible

Joel warns of a devastating plague of locusts that will completely destroy the land, urging the people and priests to call a solemn assembly for fasting and deep mourning.

Joel describes the terrifying approach of the Day of the Lord as a massive, dark army. God commands the people to return to Him with all their heart by tearing their hearts, not their garments.

Joel promises a future day when God will gather all nations and judge them in the Valley of Jehoshaphat. God promises to pour out His Spirit on all flesh and restore the prosperity of Judah.

Amos delivers God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel (Damascus, Philistia, Tyre) for their extreme violence and cruelty against others, establishing God's moral authority.

Amos condemns Moab, then focuses on Judah and Israel, listing social sins like oppressing the poor and condemning the righteous, confirming that Israel will face the severest judgment.

God reasons with Israel, explaining that their special covenant means they will be judged more strictly for their sin. God targets the wealthy elite who live in luxury and oppress the poor.

Amos sarcastically calls the complacent, wealthy women of Samaria "cows of Bashan," condemning their extravagant lifestyles. He warns that God's previous warnings (famine, drought) were ignored.

Amos issues a solemn lament over Israel's coming fall. He urges the people to seek God and let justice roll down like waters, rather than relying on their empty religious rituals.

Amos condemns the false sense of security held by the rich nobles who feast and drink while ignoring the suffering of the poor. God promises they will be the first to go into exile.

Amos sees three visions of judgment (locusts, fire, plumb line) and intercedes. He is then confronted and opposed by the corrupt priest Amaziah for his message against Israel.

Amos’s fourth vision, a basket of summer fruit, symbolizes that the time for judgment is ripe. God predicts a devastating famine of hearing the words of the Lord.

Amos’s final vision brings total destruction, promising no escape for the wicked. The book ends with a glorious message of restoration and the rebuilding of the fallen tent of David.