The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-09-14
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL LESSON CONSENTS
FOR SEPTEMBER le

IL is naturally divided into three paris:
L. introductory tchaps. I, y. The pro-
phecies against Damascus, Philistia, Tyre,
Edom, Ammon and AIoab--the SIX enemies
OF the chosen peoplc-and finally against
Judah (chap. 9: 4, 81, are preparatory to
. full description of the sins or Israel. 2.
lsrocis sins and the impending ruin
}chaps. 30. 3. series of five visions
lchaps. 7-9); interrupted (chap. 2: l0,l7)
by an account of the alteration between
Amos and Amazal. Amos was an nnedn.
Gated man; but he had that culture and
training which comes from living close TO
God. and his prophecy shows that he was
thoroughly acquainted with tho, books OF
Moses.
Commentary. 4 lameniation for Is
rael Tvs. I'D. Because Israel continues 10
that certain and speedy destruction will
come upon the nation. He accordingly
proceeds to sing funeral dirge. lsracl
was spiritually dead: like fallen virgin,
she had debased herself and lost her pur-
ltN. She was PROSTATE on the ground. uu-
able to rise, having none to assist beY, The
prophet also declares that the strength of
the nation was TO he reduced to one.tenth
OF what 1t then was. Such an announce
ment as this, made III the height of the
prosperity secured ny .Jeroboam H.. would
naturally be a startling one 20 those who
heard it,"
III. An cXhor,aton to seek God Us. A.
81. 4. Seek We Nc" Cease vour rcbri-
y
Your heart, and though consigned 10
death. We shall he rescued and live. De-
plorah!e as Your ease y, II ls not utterly
desperate, shall hre. shall escape the
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en- calves Jcroboam had set up. At this
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