Pastor Marshall Ochs | May 25, 2025
In this message, Pastor Marshall teaches from Amos 5. This chapter confronts a prosperous yet spiritually complacent people who honored God outwardly through festivals and traditions but lacked true devotion and righteousness. Instead of seeking God, Israel placed their hope in historical places, religious rituals, and created things—leaving them vulnerable to judgment and spiritual emptiness. God's invitation is clear and urgent: "Seek Me and live" — through genuine inner faith and outward justice that reflects a life surrendered to Him.
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What does the imagery of a funeral song in Amos 5 signify about the spiritual state of Israel?'
What does the biblical term 'seeking the Lord' mean in the context of Amos 5?
How can we actively seek God's presence in our daily lives?
In what specific areas of your life do you feel you are seeking worldly approval instead of God's approval?
How can we discern between healthy traditions and those that draw us away from a genuine relationship with God?
In what ways can we ensure our worship is centered on God rather than on traditions or rituals?
How does Amos 5 highlight the difference between genuine worship and mere ritual observance?
What practical steps can we take to focus on righteousness and justice in our interactions with others?
How does Matthew 7:7-8 reinforce the call to seek God found in the book of Amos?