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A Famine for the Word: Understanding Amos 8:11-14 and Its Relevance Today

Explore the profound message of Amos 8:11-14, highlighting a self-imposed famine for the Word of God in today's society. Unlike the past, this famine is not imposed by God; rather, it results from our choices to neglect spiritual nourishment. By identifying its similar causes, such as moral and religious corruption, we can recognize the consequences, including spiritual faintness among youth. This piece encourages readers to prioritize their souls, develop daily Bible reading habits, and seek God’s guidance through prayer, thereby ending the famine in their lives.

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A Famine for the Word: Understanding Amos 8:11-14 and Its Relevance Today

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  1. A FamineFor The Word Amos 8:11-14

  2. A FamineFor The WordAmos 8:11-14 How the famine today is different... • Not imposed on us by God • God has provided for a feast, not famine • Today’s famine is self-imposed • We choose not to feed on the Word of God

  3. Diary Of The Bible January - A busy time for me. Most of the family decided to read me through this year. They kept me busy for the first two weeks. I'm now forgotten. February - My owner used me for a few minutes last week. He had an argument and was checking references. March - Grandpa visited us. He kept me on his lap for an hour, reading 1 Corinthians 13. April - I had a busy day. My owner was appointed a leader of something and used me. I got to go to church the first time this year...Easter Sunday. May -I have a few grass stains on my pages. Had some early spring flowers pressed in me. June - I look like a scrap book. They have stuffed me full of clippings. One of the girls got married.

  4. Diary Of The Bible July - They put me in a suitcase today. I guess we're off on a vacation. I wish I could stay at home, as I will have to stay in this thing for a month. August - Still in the suitcase. September - Back home again, and in my old place. I have lots of company. Two "True Stories” and four "Funny Books" are on top of me. I wish I could be read as much as they are. October - They used me a little today. One of them is sick. Right now I'm all shined up and in the center of the table...I think the preacher is coming. November - Back in my old place. December - They are getting ready for Christmas. I'll be covered under wrapping papers and packages.

  5. A FamineFor The WordAmos 8:11-14 How the famine today is similar... • Similar causes • Material luxury Am 6:1-8; Deu 8:11-14,17; Lk 8:14 • Moral corruption Am 2:6-7; He 4:12-13 • Religious corruption Am 8:4-10 • Similar results • Young people shall faint Am 8:13; cf. Isa 40:28-31 • Those who trust in false hopes shall fall and not rise Am 8:14; cf. 2Chr 36:16

  6. A FamineFor The WordAmos 8:11-14 Ending the famine in your life... • Your soul is more important than all Mt 16:26 • You care for your body; why not your soul? • Like newborn babes, long for the Word 1Pe 2:2 • Start the habit of daily Bible reading • Meditate on it as you read Ps 1:1-3 • Pray for enlightenment, help to obey Ps 119:33-40

  7. A FamineFor The Word End The Famine In Your Life!

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