A Lesson from Amos
- 24th October 2026
- Roger Meyer
Many of the prophecies of the Old Testament were meant for our time. Learn how God, through a humble farmer, called out His people for their sins and how that message applies today.
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Many of the prophecies of the Old Testament were meant for our time. Learn how God, through a humble farmer, called out His people for their sins and how that message applies today.
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