2 Corinthians 12:1-10
2 Corinthians 11:16-33
2 Corinthians 11:1-15
2 Corinthians 10
2 Corinthians 7:2-16
2 Corinthians 6:14 - 7:1
2 Corinthians 5:11 - 6:13
2 Corinthians 5:1-10
2 Corinthians 2:14-3:18
2 Corinthians 1:23 - 2:13
2 Corinthians 1:12-22
2 Corinthians 1:1-11
Sometimes we want to skip the difficult parts of Scripture, the parts that discuss judgment, warnings, and consequences. But in Amos 7, we see that God’s judgment isn’t random or cruel. It’s the response of a holy God who patiently offers grace, even when His people continue to turn away.This week, we’ll look at how God’s judgement is both just and merciful. We’ll see what happens when people choose not to repent, and how even spiritual leaders, like the prophet Amaziah, are not exempt from God’s truth.
In Amos 6, God warns the rich and powerful people in that day who feel safe and comfortable, ignoring the needs of others around them. Disregarding God's commands and trusting in their wealth or power will not save them.
This Sunday, Kyle, one of our elders, walked us through the weighty words of Amos 5:1-27, where God laments over His people. Though they were outwardly religious, inwardly they had drifted far. They had rejected God’s justice, distorted His worship, and pursued comfort and self-interest over righteousness.God’s judgment was certain—“I will send you into exile” Yet even in His anger, we see His mercy. God still calls His people to return. Not with empty rituals, but with hearts that hate evil, love good, and seek Him God isn’t impressed by performance. What He desires is genuine repentance and justice. As Kyle reminded us, we must not be satisfied with surface-level faith. We must long for the day when “justice rolls down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream”. We don’t do this to earn God’s favour—we already have His favour through Christ. Because of Jesus, we are called to live lives of repentance, justice, and wholehearted worship, not to be accepted by God, but because we already are.
God calls His people to attention — not just about judgment but also a call to return before it’s too late. When comfort replaces repentance and religion becomes routine, the Lord reminds us: “Return to Me.”