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Amos: The Shepherd Prophet

Joel and Amos: Judgment and Justice

Day 43of 180
Week 9of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how God calls ordinary people to extraordinary service

2

Learn about Amos' background and prophetic message

3

Recognize that God can use anyone for His purposes

📖 Scripture Connection

Amos 7:14-15

“Then Amos answered Amaziah, 'I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was a herdsman, and a farmer of sycamore figs.'”

— Amos 7:14-15 (WEB)

Shows how God calls ordinary people to do extraordinary things

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible
  • Shepherd's staff or stick
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Introduce Amos as a simple shepherd whom God called to be a prophet. Ask students what they know about shepherds and their work.

💭 Review Question: What do shepherds do all day?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain Amos' background as a humble farmer and shepherd who was called by God to speak powerful truth to the leaders of Israel.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Amos was not a professional prophet
  • God chose him to speak about injustice
  • Amos was brave in speaking God's message
  • God can use anyone who is willing
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes someone brave?
  • How might God use ordinary people today?
  • Why do you think God chose a shepherd to be a prophet?
3Activity: Shepherd's Calling Craft (10 min)
hands-on

Create a personal calling poster showing how God might use students in unique ways

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a picture of yourself doing something you love
  2. Write how God might use that skill or passion
  3. Share your poster with a partner
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Color a pre-drawn template about God's calling

Challenge: Write a short story about being called by God

4Closing (5 min)

Summarize how God can use anyone who is willing to listen and obey

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was special about Amos?
  • How did God use him?
  • Can God use kids today?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us be brave like Amos and willing to listen to Your call.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about justice from Amos' message

💎 Memory Verse

Amos 5:24

“But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!”

— Amos 5:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: River of Justice Hand Motions

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Amos was a shepherd from Tekoa who prophesied during a time of economic prosperity but great social injustice

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage children that God has a plan for everyone
  • Help them understand that being 'called' isn't just for pastors
  • Validate their unique gifts and talents
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel too young to make a difference

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about personal purpose and calling

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Research modern-day shepherds
  • Act out Amos' confrontation with the priest Amaziah
  • Create a timeline of Amos' life

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