Amos 5:1–6:14 Justice Like a River vs. Complacency in Zion

Wise Counsel · Sep 20, 2026 · 22m

In this episode, we dive into the powerful and devastating prophetic message of Amos 5:1–6:14. Drawing from the insights in the file Biblical Scholarship, we explore the stark contrast between the glittering economic success of the Northern Kingdom and its internal, rotting spiritual decay. During the mid-eighth century B.C. under the prolonged reign of King Jeroboam II, Israel experienced an unprecedented economic boom and territorial expansion. However, this outward prosperity was violently fueled by systemic injustice. Join us as we unpack how the herdsman Amos stepped into the public…