Passage
Amos 2:1-16 (ESV)
David’s Royal Line
1 Chronicles 3:1-5:26
Key Verse: 3:3:9
Stand by Faith; Not by Special Privilege
Date: Aug. 17, 2014
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 2:4b
First, God judged his people by a different standard (1-5). The Gentiles were guilty of their unique set of sins (like atrocities in war) while the sins of God's people took a more religious tone. Judah was God's chosen people, but they did not live by the word of God. Their status did not free them from the consequences of their sins. They too would stand before the throne of judgment and be judged according to their relationship with God, as brought to light through the word of God.
Second, Israel forgot the grace of God (6-16). Israel had received the grace of God. They were also called to be God's people and yet they walked all over that grace. They ignored the prophets' challenge to remember God's grace and return. They ignored their identity and turned their back on God, preferring idols. When they became hardened, injustice and blatant immorality filled their land.
Prayer: Lord, I am called to be one of your people. Help me to remember your grace, to be true to your word and to live as your child and servant.
One Word: Walk humbly in God's grace
