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I. The Man: A Shepherd from Tekoa

A. His Background (Amos 1:1, 7:14-15)

• Not from a prophetic school
• Not from a priestly line
• A layman called directly by the Lord
• During the reigns of:
  • Uzziah king of Judah
  • Jeroboam II king of Israel

B. His Location

• Tekoa – a small town in Judah
• About 10 miles south of Jerusalem
• Rural, rugged terrain
• Ministered primarily to the Northern Kingdom (Israel)

II. The Times: Prosperity Without Righteousness

A. National Wealth (2 Kings 14:23–28)

• Expansion of borders
• Commercial success
• Luxurious living among elites

B. Social Corruption (Amos 2:6–7, 5:11-12)

• Exploitation of the poor
• Bribery in courts