Daily Scripture & Questions

Amos 6:1-9:15 What is the main point in the vision of the plumb line?  Why did the people want the Sabbath and the various festivals to be over (8:5)?  What is the famine that God will send on their land (8:11)?  Note how chapter nine speaks of the destruction of Israel but also the restoration of the "booth of David" and of God's people.  When do you think that this will take place - along with "all the nations who are called by 'God's name'”?

Family Devotions—Scripture & Questions

Read Amos 7:1-9. How many times is God merciful in response to Amos' prayer? Why doesn't Amos pray for mercy a third time after the vision of the plumb line?

Biblical Prayer Focus

Luke 18:13 But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner!” I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.

Humble yourself before the Lord, and confess any sins that the Spirit shows you. Ask God to remove any vestiges of self-righteousness from your life.