In this lesson, we will learn about Amos and Micah — two prophets who deeply cared about how people treated one another, especially the poor and the weak.
🤔 Think about this:
If rich or powerful people in a community were treating poor people unfairly, what do you think God would say about it?
That is exactly what Amos and Micah spoke out about — justice, fairness, and love for the vulnerable!
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📖 The Mission of Amos
🌿 Amos — Prophet of Justice 🌿
Amos was sent by God to preach to the people of the northern kingdom of Israel. His message was against injustice, corruption, and oppression of the poor.
📖 Key Bible Passages:
• Amos 2:6–8 — Amos condemns people for selling the righteous and mistreating the poor.
• Amos 8:4–14 — He condemns dishonest business people who cheat the poor with unfair measures.
• Amos 9:1–4 — He warns that God's judgment is coming because of sin.
💡 Word Tip:Oppression — treating weak or poor people unfairly and cruelly.
✨ What Amos Taught
Amos reminds us that God cares deeply about how people treat one another. His message teaches us about:
⚖️Justice
❤️Empathy
🕊️Mercy
⏳Patience
🤝Love for the poor
Amos stood for justice, even when society was full of wrongdoing. He showed that God sees the poor and will judge those who oppress them.
📖 The Mission of Micah
🌸 Micah — Prophet Against Corruption 🌸
Micah's mission was to warn the people of Judah against planning and doing evil. He condemned injustice, corruption, and oppression of the poor.
📖 Key Bible Passages:
• Micah 2:1–13 — Micah condemns those who plan evil and take what belongs to others.
• Micah 3:1–12 — He speaks against corrupt rulers who misuse their power.
• Micah 7:1–7 — He describes a society full of unfaithfulness and moral failure.
📖 Read Micah 3:1–12 and identify who Micah was speaking against and what wrongs he condemned.
✨ What Micah Taught
⚖️Justice
❤️Love
🙏Humility
✅Honesty
🤝Right treatment of others
🏛️ Imagine a society where the poor are cheated, leaders are corrupt, and people plan evil against each other.
Now imagine a prophet standing before the people and saying, "God sees what you are doing, and He will judge you."
That is what Amos and Micah did. They stood for justice, even when society was full of wrongdoing.
🤔 Reflective Question: What do the messages of Amos and Micah teach us about how we should treat poor and vulnerable people today?
🎯 Activity: Question 1
1️⃣ Amos was sent mainly to preach to the:
🎯 Activity: Question 2
2️⃣ Amos spoke strongly against:
🎯 Activity: Question 3
3️⃣ Micah warned the people against:
🎯 Activity: Question 4
4️⃣ One important teaching from Micah is:
🎯 Activity: Question 5
5️⃣ Which passage is linked to Amos in this lesson?
🎓 Lesson Complete!
Wonderful! You have learned that Amos preached against injustice, corruption, and oppression of the poor in Israel. Micah warned the people of Judah against evil planning, corrupt leadership, and injustice. Both prophets taught that God expects people to live with justice, love, and humility! ⚖️