Video Bible Study by David E. Pratte

How much should we emphasize #feelings in religion? ========================== Are #emotions good or bad? Is there danger in "following our heart"? Can we trust our feelings to tell us right from wrong or do we need a better #standard in #religion? Should our #worship seek primarily to honor and praise #God or to produce feelings that satisfy the people? Click here to read this material as an article: https://www.gospelway.com/christianlife/emotions.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

"You Were as One of Them" - God rebuked the nation of Edom for having #fellowship with the #enemies of God's people. They encouraged those who caused #harm, and they #shared in the #spoils. People today can be guilty of #error by #participation in the wrongs other people initiate. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The Pride of Your Heart Has Deceived You ========================== Obadiah prophesied the downfall of Edom, the descendants of Esau. They trusted in their secure location in the mountains, but God would bring them down. #Calvinism uses prophecies about Edom to defend #unconditional #election of individuals to #eternal #destinies. But the #Scriptures refer to the future of the nations in fulfilling God's #promises to #Abraham. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

I Will Raise Up the Tabernacle of David ======================== After predicting the downfall of #Israel, Amos describes the spiritual resurrection of the #kingdom of #David. This would be fulfilled with rich #blessings in the #church of the #gospel, and all people could benefit including #Gentiles. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

"They Shall Fall and Never Rise Again." God causes #nations to rise, and when they decline into evil, He causes them to fall. So Israel would fall and go into #captivity. God observes all that people do. No one can hide or escape from #punishment. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

What does it mean to forgive those who sin against us? ========================== Should we seek #vengeance, hold a #grudge, #hurt them with words and #threats? Or should we #love them, #pray for them, and seek their good? When and how do we #forgive? Must they #repent and #confess their sin? Is forgiveness #conditional or #unconditional? Click here to read this material as an article: https://www.gospelway.com/christianlife/forgiving-others.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

I Will Pass Them by No More - Because Israel rebelled and would not #repent despite repeated warnings from the #prophets, #God determined the #nation would go into captivity. They emphasized #material #wealth and #pleasure more than #worship, so God would not forget their #sins. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Measuring Up to God's #Standard: God shows Amos #visions of impending doom on Israel because they do not follow His #pattern. A false #prophet opposes Amos' message, but Amos insists he speaks a message from #God. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Woe to Those at Ease in Zion - People of Israel lived in #pleasure and #wealth but were unconcerned about #evil and #injustice and the consequences of coming #punishment from God. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Let #justice and #righteousness run down like a mighty stream. God will not accept #worship from those who do not live #godly lives. #Israel would go into #captivity for their sins unless they #repent. Instead they lived in luxury and #materialism. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Preparing and staying ready for Judgment ========================= Jesus' parable of the Ten Virgins teaches we should not procrastinate obedience but should prepare completely. We will be judged and rewarded individually for how we lived our lives. Click here to read this material as an article: https://www.gospelway.com/man/ten-virgins.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Amos continues warning Israel for their sins of #injustice, #mistreatment of others, #materialism, and accepting #bribes. They must #repent, and practice #justice, otherwise they will face a day of #punishment for their #disobedience to God. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

God knows all about people and will #judge fairly. Amos speaks a #lamentation against Israel because they turned #justice to bitterness and hated those who #rebuke sin and spoke uprightly. We cannot please our #Creator when we oppose His true #teaching. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

God punishes nations when there is good reason. Faithful teachers must warn people of the danger of sin. Nations that seek to avoid the consequences must hear the warning and repent. #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #government #gospel #morals #ethics #Scripture #nations #punishment #consequences #sin #repentance #destruction #prophets #teachers Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Prepare to meet your God! Israel emphasized #materialism and #pleasure but oppressed the #poor. God sent hardships and #punishments to move them to #repent, but they refused to listen. So God determined to remove them as a nation. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

God punishes nations that do not walk according to His will. Some people hinder others from obeying God. We cannot escape no matter what earthly advantages we may have. To walk with God we must agree with His teaching. #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #government #education #Scripture #obedience #nations #punishment Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

What is the purpose and meaning of life? ========================= Did life begin by evolution or Divine creation? Should our goal in life be to pursue wealth and pleasure or should we seek to serve and honor God? Is there life and eternal rewards after death? Will we be judged for our lives? #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #education #Scripture #Life #Meaning #Purpose #creation #evolution #death #rewards #obedience #service Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

God rebukes the nations around Israel for their evils and predicts their downfall. All nations are subject to the one true God. He knows their sins and will punish nations that do not repent and obey Him. #morality #values #faith #truth #government #Scripture #nations #downfall #repentance #obedience #sins Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The prophet Amos begins his inspired message by warning nations around Israel of coming punishment for their disobedience. God is in charge of the nations of earth and will bring hardship on those that fail to serve Him. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Class introduction to the Old Testament prophecy of Amos. ==================== Discusses the author, date, theme, and historical background. What was the work of prophets? Why study the Minor Prophets? What lessons should we learn? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The gospel of Christ urges us not to be satisfied with doing some #good #works in His service. We must abound and increase in #faith, #love, #knowledge, teaching, and all good works of #righteousness. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Prejudice, unfair #discrimination, conflict, hatred, #riots, and alienation often exist between people of different #races or #nationalities. Is there a solution to racial strife and bigotry? Can we be united in Christ? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

In our troubled society many people seek #justice. But what is justice and what is the proper standard: God's word or human desires? Should we judge people based on individual conduct or on #race, wealth, influence, or family? What about #SocialJustice? https://www.biblestudylessons.com Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The doctrines and practices of #Marxism / #Communism, both historically and currently, are compared to the teachings of Jesus in the Bible. This fifth study examines views of Communism about future paradise on earth. Concludes with encouragement for what Christians can do to stand for truth. https://www.gospelway.com/ #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #Christianity #morality #values #faith #truth #government

The doctrines and practices of #Marxism / #Communism, both historically and currently, are compared to the teachings of #Jesus in the #Bible. This fourth study examines views of Communism about corrupting #society, #revolution, and annihilation of opponents. https://www.gospelway.com/ #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Christ #Christianity #morality #values #faith #truth #government