The Vision of the Locusts (Amos 7:1-3)
- Amos saw a swarm of locusts being sent by God to destroy all plants and food crops in the land.
- The locusts were a sign of disaster, which God was going to send to Israel as a punishment for their disobedience.
- Amos cried to God to forgive the people.
- God heard and changed his mind.
The Vision of a Great Fire (Amos 7:4 – 6)
- Amos saw a vision of a supernatural fire that burnt up the land.
- He asked God to forgive the people and God listened.
- The punishment was stopped.
The Vision of a Crooked Wall/ the Plumb Line (Amos 7:7 – 9)
- Amos saw the Lord standing beside the wall checked it with a plumb line.
- The wall represented the Israelites.
- They stopped observing the laws of their covenant with God.
- God found Israelites disobeying the covenant.
- God promised to destroy holy places of Israel.
The Vision of a Basket of Ripe Fruits (Amos 8:1 – 3)
- In this vision, Amos saw a basket of ripe fruits.
- Fruits are harvested at the end of the summer.
- This meant that Israel was ripe for punishment for her refusal to turn to God.
- Amos did not pray for forgiveness.
- God would no longer withhold His judgment.
- Time for repentance was over.
The vision of the Destruction of the Altar. (Amos 9:1 – 4.)
- Amos saw the Lord standing by the altar.
- The Lord ordered the destruction of the temple.
- The shrines of Dan and Bethel were destroyed because they were the centres of idolatry.
- No one would escape punishment no matter where they hide.