Amos 5:24
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Let judgment run down - Let the execution of justice be everywhere like the showers that fall upon the land to render it fertile; and let righteousness in heart and life be like a mighty river, or the Jordan, that shall wind its course through the whole nation, and carry every abomination into the Dead Sea. Let justice and righteousness prevail everywhere, and sweep their contraries out of the land.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
judgment--justice. run down--literally, "roll," that is, flow abundantly (Isa 48:18). Without the desire to fulfil righteousness in the offerer, the sacrifice is hateful to God (Sa1 15:22; Psa 66:18; Hos 6:6; Mic 6:8).
John Gill Bible Commentary
But let judgments run down as waters,.... Or "roll" (o); in abundance, with great rapidity, bearing down all before them, which nothing can resist; signifying the plenty of justice done in the land, the full and free exercise of it, without any stoppage or intermission: and righteousness as a mighty stream; the same thing expressed in different words; though some think that not the execution of judgment and justice by men is here exhorted to, but the vindictive justice of God is threatened; which like a mighty torrent of water should come down, overwhelm, bear away, and destroy all before it, even all the transgressors in Israel. (o) "volvatur", Munster, Mercerus, Liveleus, Drusius; "volvat se", Montanus, Vatablus; "revolvet se", Piscator; "provolvatur", Cocceius.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
5:24 This is the second of the great thematic verses in Amos (see 4:12). • endless river: The streams or gullies (wadis) in Israel’s dry areas contained water only temporarily during rainy seasons. However, God wanted continual, not just seasonal, justice.
Amos 5:24
Woe to Rebellious Israel
23Take away from Me the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps. 24But let justice roll on like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
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Conduct Worthy of the Gospel
By Shane Idleman1.4K51:37GospelISA 1:18JER 29:11EZK 36:26DAN 10:12JOL 2:28AMO 5:24JON 2:9MIC 6:8NAM 1:7HAB 3:17ZEP 3:17HAG 2:9ZEC 4:6MAL 3:10The video tells the story of a boy who falls multiple times while running a race. Each time he falls, he feels embarrassed and wants to give up. However, his father's encouraging look motivates him to keep getting up and trying again. Despite the boy's setbacks, he eventually finds the determination to keep going and tries his best to catch up to the other runners. The video emphasizes the importance of perseverance and not giving up, even when faced with failure or difficult circumstances.
The Feeble Shall Be Like David
By Joshua Daniel65848:201SA 17:39AMO 5:24ZEC 12:8ZEC 12:10MAT 19:26JHN 3:16ROM 13:12ROM 13:14This sermon focuses on the transformational power of God's grace and the promise that the feeble shall be strengthened like David. It emphasizes the need for humility, righteousness, and the importance of putting on the armor of light, symbolizing Christ. The speaker urges listeners to seek inner cleansing, break free from bondage, and embrace the love of God to become overcomers in the face of challenges.
7 Ways Pride Deceives
By Shane Idleman55750:45PSA 51:17PRO 13:10AMO 5:24OBA 1:3MAT 15:8GAL 6:4JAS 4:10This sermon delves into the dangers of pride, highlighting how it leads to deception, rebellion, spiritual blindness, quarrels, confusion, anxiety, depression, and false worship. The speaker emphasizes the importance of humbling oneself before God, seeking to break the prideful barriers that hinder spiritual growth and true worship. The message underscores the need for a broken and contrite heart, genuine compassion for others, and the power of a made-up mind to humble oneself before God.
Danger of Defiance
By Thaddeus Barnum52332:24DangerAMO 2:12AMO 5:4AMO 5:10AMO 5:12AMO 5:24In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the message of Amos, particularly in chapter 5 and verse 24. He emphasizes the importance of hating evil, loving good, and establishing justice in society. The preacher highlights the increasing intensity of Amos' message as he addresses the defiance and disobedience of the people. He also mentions the people's worship of golden calves, which they mixed with the redemptive narrative of the Old Testament.
History Augmented by Future Hope
By Bryan Anthony0PSA 139:16AMO 5:241CO 15:541TH 4:16Bryan Anthony preaches about the profound hope and promise found in the Bible, emphasizing that the meaning of history is rooted in the promise of the future and the anticipation of eternal life. He highlights how the Scriptures provide a vision of a transformed world where God dwells among men, war ceases, righteousness prevails, and justice flows endlessly. Anthony encourages believers to reject hollow hopes in temporary things and embrace the hope of resurrection life, where death is ultimately defeated. He reminds listeners that every day is significant when viewed through the lens of God's promises, urging them to find meaning in the assurance of a glorious future.
Epistle 284
By George Fox0Living in RighteousnessUnity in FaithISA 9:7ISA 32:1AMO 5:24JHN 1:12JHN 12:36ROM 14:17EPH 4:161TH 5:51PE 1:31PE 1:23George Fox emphasizes the importance of living in the peace and truth of Christ, who removes the curse and rules in righteousness. He encourages believers to let righteousness flow among them and to maintain a spirit of love, kindness, and gentleness in their gatherings. Fox warns against abusing the power received through Christ and stresses the need for purity and holiness in their meetings, ensuring that God is honored and glorified. He calls for unity in faith and encourages everyone to set their affections on heavenly things, contending for the faith that brings victory. Despite his burdens and travels, Fox rejoices in the power of Christ that sustains and leads them.
Changing the Politicians' Thinking
By Robert P. Jr Dugan0GEN 1:26LEV 25:10PSA 33:12PRO 6:16PRO 29:18HOS 4:6AMO 5:24JHN 8:321TI 5:8Robert P. Jr Dugan preaches about the importance of evangelicals engaging in politics to influence society positively by being both salt and light. He emphasizes the need for evangelicals to commit to a new level of civic awareness, educating themselves on crucial issues and influencing lawmakers through personal contact, single-interest groups, and broader agendas. Dugan highlights the significance of evangelicals promoting Judeo-Christian values in education and legislation, protecting religious liberty, preserving the traditional family, and advocating for justice for all, including the protection of life as sacred.
Who Holds the Future?
By Henry Blackaby0ISA 58:10AMO 5:24MAT 5:13MAT 24:14LUK 19:41JHN 17:9JAS 1:221PE 2:9Henry Blackaby delivers a powerful sermon warning about the state of America in relation to the Scriptures, emphasizing that the problem lies within the people of God who have strayed from living according to God's standards. He highlights the lack of a noticeable difference between the behaviors of believers and unbelievers, stressing the urgent need for the church to return to being salt and light in a dark world. Blackaby expresses concern that many Christians are unaware of their departure from God's ways and calls for a deep examination of one's life to ensure it is making a positive impact.
Epistle 344
By George Fox0PSA 46:4ISA 48:18AMO 5:24MAT 18:20LUK 10:6ACT 4:12EPH 4:1PHP 2:91TH 4:72TI 1:10George Fox preaches about the importance of walking in the light, life, and power of God, emphasizing the need for believers to stand up for God's glory, truth, purity, virtue, and holiness. He encourages men and women to labor in the gospel of peace, serving the Lord joyfully and without strife, allowing love to edify and unite the body of Christ. Fox also addresses the reproach on women and men, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promise through Christ Jesus, who renews believers into the image of God and grants them power to act from Him as their head.
Epistle 184
By George Fox0Unity in ChristEternal LifeAMO 5:24JHN 4:24ROM 8:2EPH 2:19HEB 7:16HEB 12:251JN 1:31JN 3:151JN 5:12REV 22:1George Fox emphasizes the power of God that unites believers in eternal life, urging them to live in this divine power to inherit eternity. He warns against envy and persecution, stating that those who harbor such feelings do not possess eternal life. Fox encourages the faithful to worship God in truth and spirit, distinguishing between divine and human gatherings, and to remain steadfast in the teachings of Christ. He highlights the importance of listening to God's voice, which brings true joy and shakes away falsehoods. Ultimately, he calls for a life rooted in the eternal, where believers can experience the fullness of God's glory and righteousness.
Epistle 231
By George Fox0FaithfulnessTrials of FaithJER 48:28AMO 5:24MAT 18:20JHN 4:24ROM 1:162CO 2:15PHP 1:51TI 6:191PE 1:7REV 21:17George Fox emphasizes the importance of faithfulness to God, urging believers to live in His truth and righteousness, which will serve as a blessing in their generation. He highlights the trials of faith and worship, contrasting those who gather in the name of Jesus with those who are rooted in the fall of Adam. Fox encourages the faithful to dwell in the security of Christ, the second Adam, and to be valiant for the truth, assuring them of their eternal inheritance in the kingdom of God. He reminds them to remain steadfast and not be swayed by worldly distractions, as they are called to reign with Christ and be a light in the darkness. Ultimately, he calls for a life lived in the spirit and truth, celebrating the mysteries revealed to them by God.
Epistle 251
By George Fox0RighteousnessCommunity LivingAMO 5:24MAT 5:16ROM 1:16ROM 8:2EPH 4:1PHP 1:27TIT 2:10HEB 10:25JAS 5:61JN 1:7George Fox emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects the purity and righteousness of God, urging his friends to walk worthy of their calling in Christ Jesus. He calls for justice and righteousness to flow through their community, warning against the dangers of hypocrisy and unruly behavior that tarnish their witness. Fox encourages believers to assemble together, support one another, and avoid the pitfalls of worldly pleasures and gossip, which corrupt their testimony. He stresses the necessity of adhering to the law of the spirit of life in Christ, which liberates from sin and death, and exhorts all to live in truth and unity. Ultimately, he desires that God's glory be magnified through their lives and actions.
Honouring God
By John Wesley0JusticeRighteousnessAMO 5:24MIC 6:8MAT 5:13John Wesley emphasizes that honoring God goes beyond mere religious rituals and requires a commitment to justice and righteousness. He reflects on the prophet Amos's message that God desires justice to flow like a river and righteousness like a never-failing stream, highlighting the importance of obedience to God's will and actively seeking justice for others. Wesley argues that true worship involves living out our faith through actions that promote justice, thereby bringing glory to God. He encourages believers to embody these principles in their daily lives, as they are essential to honoring the Creator who sustains us.
Pure Religion
By Eli Brayley0PRO 21:13AMO 5:24MAT 25:40JAS 1:27Eli Brayley preaches on the importance of not shutting our ears to the cry of the poor, emphasizing the need for compassion and care for the less privileged. He reflects on the convicting truth that neglecting the poor can hinder our prayers from being answered and render our faith ineffective. The sermon challenges Christians to examine their hearts and actions, urging them to keep themselves unstained from the world and to show love and kindness to those in need, as if they were serving Christ Himself.
Commentary Notes - Amos
By Walter Beuttler0AMO 3:7AMO 5:24AMO 9:11AMO 9:15Walter Beuttler preaches on the book of Amos, highlighting the prophet's message of impending judgment due to the persistent national sins of pride, luxury, selfishness, and oppression in Israel and Judah. Amos, a humble herdsman, received a divine call to deliver a grievous message of punishment, emphasizing the importance of righteousness and penitence to avoid ultimate doom. The prophet's originality, faithfulness, and courage in declaring God's word serve as a model for all believers.
The Real Work of Examination
By Bryan Anthony0PSA 139:23PRO 28:26AMO 5:14AMO 5:24JHN 5:391CO 11:282CO 13:5HEB 4:12JAS 1:23Bryan Anthony preaches on the importance of self-examination in the faith, highlighting how earthly comparisons and pursuits hinder true spiritual growth. He emphasizes the need for individuals to examine themselves in the light of the Scriptures, seeking to reflect the character of Christ in truthfulness, boldness, meekness, and kindness. Anthony stresses that God reveals the hidden areas of our character over time, urging believers to allow God to work in them for His purpose and to courageously look inwardly for self-awareness.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Let judgment run down - Let the execution of justice be everywhere like the showers that fall upon the land to render it fertile; and let righteousness in heart and life be like a mighty river, or the Jordan, that shall wind its course through the whole nation, and carry every abomination into the Dead Sea. Let justice and righteousness prevail everywhere, and sweep their contraries out of the land.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
judgment--justice. run down--literally, "roll," that is, flow abundantly (Isa 48:18). Without the desire to fulfil righteousness in the offerer, the sacrifice is hateful to God (Sa1 15:22; Psa 66:18; Hos 6:6; Mic 6:8).
John Gill Bible Commentary
But let judgments run down as waters,.... Or "roll" (o); in abundance, with great rapidity, bearing down all before them, which nothing can resist; signifying the plenty of justice done in the land, the full and free exercise of it, without any stoppage or intermission: and righteousness as a mighty stream; the same thing expressed in different words; though some think that not the execution of judgment and justice by men is here exhorted to, but the vindictive justice of God is threatened; which like a mighty torrent of water should come down, overwhelm, bear away, and destroy all before it, even all the transgressors in Israel. (o) "volvatur", Munster, Mercerus, Liveleus, Drusius; "volvat se", Montanus, Vatablus; "revolvet se", Piscator; "provolvatur", Cocceius.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
5:24 This is the second of the great thematic verses in Amos (see 4:12). • endless river: The streams or gullies (wadis) in Israel’s dry areas contained water only temporarily during rainy seasons. However, God wanted continual, not just seasonal, justice.