The First of the Visions

“The First of the Visions”
Amos 7:1-9

I. Three Visions to Comprehend
A. The Plague: The Attack of the Locusts (vv.1-3)

B. The Plight: The Destruction by Fire (vv.4-6)

C. The Plumb Line: The Measure of the People (vv.7-9)

II. Three Virtues to Consider
A. The Progression: the warnings will come with growing intensity

B. The Prayer: the intercession of the saints

C. The Priority: the softened heart and open ears