Category Archives: Amos

ACTS 2:44-47 – PETER’S WAY, NOT BERNIE’S

Posted on September 5, 2021 by oneta hayes

       Last post I promised a look at  Acts 2:44-47 in which the N. T. Jesus followers  sold goods and combined resources to take care of the influx of people joining the church.  To do this, let me set the … Continue reading →

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AMOS, A SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIOR?

Posted on September 4, 2021 by oneta hayes

If you have studied the Book of Amos (https://onetahayes.com/2021/09/02/amos/) with me, you probably have noticed that he was quite a social justice warrior. In other words, God is deeply concerned about justice and mercy to the poor. Chapter 8:1-3 comes … Continue reading →

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AMOS

Posted on September 2, 2021 by oneta hayes

           Amos, name means burden or burden-bearer, was a shepherd called by God to prophesy to the Northern Kingdom of Israel.  At that time Israel was a very rich and spoiled culture.            Chapter 1 through 2:5 is prophesy against … Continue reading →

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