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The Apostle Peter shares secrets of life and Christian living, including how to have peace with God, how to know God, how to escape the pollution of the world, and how to have everything we need for life and godliness.

Is the Apostle Peter the true author of 2 Peter? Why is 2 Peter so different from 1 Peter? What are the similarities between 2 Peter and 2 Timothy? Our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, answers these questions and more in this introduction to the New Testament book of 2 Peter.

Is it really the end of Israel’s Northern Kingdom? Or does God have more in store for them? Dr. McGee tells us more about God’s unending love for Israel and His plan for them as a united kingdom in the future.

God does not forget our deeds, whether good or evil. A dark day in Israel warns us that a famine of the Word of God can happen to any nation that rejects His Word and that, as part of their judgment, ten tribes shall never return to the Northern Kingdom after their captivity.

Judgment comes upon King Amaziah for trying to stop Amos from prophesying. Dr. McGee explains Amos’ vision of the summer fruit and tells us more about the pending judgment of the Northern Kingdom.

The Israelites continue their pursuit of pleasure as Amos calls them to repentance, even as King Amaziah tries to stop him. Explore his three visions, which show the love of God for Israel as well as the judgment that is soon to come.

What were the sins of Israel that kept them from turning to God? The list may surprise you: illicit sex, gluttony, improper music, and drunkenness. Sound familiar? Dr. J. Vernon McGee tells us that Amos’ words of warning to the Israelites so long ago are important to us as a nation today.

You may have heard about The Day of Lord, but what is it? And when will it happen? Learn more about this important event, and what will happen to Israel as it dawns.

"Judgment is coming. That’s the message the prophet Amos has been sent to deliver to Israel. But so far, they refuse to turn from their wicked living. Even so, he continues to call for repentance saying, Seek the Lord and live! Dr. J. Vernon McGee says the warning and invitation from God is for each of us as well.

As the prophet Amos continues to warn of God’s impending judgment, Bethel and Gilgal paid no attention and perish. Dr. McGee reminds us that, like Israel, we all must be prepared to meet God someday, and in His mercy, the invitation to forsake our idol worship and return to Him remains open.

Turn from sin; judgment is coming! That’s the message the prophet Amos was sent to tell Israel. Amos’ message was anything but subtle, in fact he even used biting sarcasm, reminding people of the famine, droughts, locusts, and warfare that came before.

God always warns His people before judging them. That’s the message we’ll hear from Dr. J. Vernon McGee as we’re reminded of examples from the days of Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Elijah, and even Jesus’ warning of Jerusalem’s own destruction.

Greater privilege means greater responsibility. That’s what we hear in this study in Amos, as he continues to build the case against Israel and reminds them of their privilege when Abraham was called from the apostasy of the Tower of Babel.

The voice of God is not being heard in this land, says Dr. J. Vernon McGee in this study. That’s also the word Amos had for the Israelites in his day. Learn more about God’s case against Israel and the harsh judgment He has in store for all those who turn their backs on Him.

In this study, we see how Amos overruled all celebrity order in his day and spoke the truth directly to those who needed to hear itincluding about judgments against Moab, Judah, and Israel.

The message of God’s judgment continues as Amos shares the charges against Philistia, Phoenicia, Edom, and Ammon.

Amos was a man called by God to point out people’s sin. Tough job, right? Especially for an outsider, a country boy in a big city. But Amos didn’t falter; he faithfully foretold of the judgment and justice God has in store in Israel and all the nations surrounding her, beginning with Syria.

The story of Amos is that of a country preacher sent to the big city of his time with a message for the king and high society! Although Amos may have been nave, he had a message from God and gave it fearlessly and faithfully. But will the people listen? And how will God respond?