1. Amos 8:1–14 (ESV)
  2. Key themes

Key themes for Amos 8:1–14

Amos 8:1–14 (ESV)

1 This is what the Lord GOD showed me: behold, a basket of summer fruit.

  • There is a limit to God’s patience. His judgment is fair and measured

  • Judgment is delayed so that there can be forgiveness

  • No one knows when God’s patience will be exhausted

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