Beth-el was a major worship center in Israel, a rival to the temple in Jerusalem, which was the capital of Judah. The prophets criticized of this site for its pagan practices. Jeroboam I, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel, caused a golden calf to be erected and worshiped here. 1Kings 12:25ff.
Beth means house and el (like Elohim) has a reference to God so Bethel means House of God literally.
Genesis 31:13 I am the God of Bethel, where thou anointedst the pillar, and where thou vowedst a vow unto me: now arise, get thee out from this land, and return unto the land of thy kindred.
Amos 3:14 That in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of Israel upon him I will also visit the altars of Bethel: and the horns of the altar shall be cut off, and fall to the ground.
In this chapter we see the people of God going in an opposite direction from the Word of the Lord causing a separation in their walk with the Lord. In making application we see today that if we chose to act contrary to the Word of our Lord we will fail to walk together in fellowship with our Lord. How about you? Do you obey the Word of the Lord? Let us learn from our text today and the example of Israel to understand that two must agree, if they are to walk together.
No. We're not told when that time of the Rapture of the Church will take place, but that Christians should be watchful & living careful lives. John in 1 John 3:2,3 speaks of the time when Jesus appears, we shall be changed to be like Him. And that everyone has this hope in him (i.e. looking for His Coming & our being with Him forever), purifies Himself (i.e. by dwelling on this wonderful event to come & as such living each day for Him).
Why do you feel that this Bethel Church is a pagan church Are you trying to connect the name, Bethel, with the idolatry that took place there (1 Kings 12:32) Please don't leave the Church you are now attending, if they properly teaching from the Word & Christ is the centre in everything they do.
i'm attending a christian baptist church, but i have found out that their sister church is Bethel, and the bible says do not worship at this pagan church. i want to now leave and seek another church, because of this, I've
When a person walk they take one step at a time. If two people walk side by side, it doesn't mean that they are moving in sinc with one another, they both walk differently. One might walk on his toes, the other on his heel. but if they are walking in the same direction, then they are in agreement, taking the same path.
Dear Stan; That's why we must keep our hearts fixed on Him who sits at the right hand of God, who is very soon coming for us. This is NOT our Country, nor our World; and though we do pray for the good of the people of this place; we also understand that the things will only get worse as men increasingly despise and reject the Saviour Jesus Christ and disobey His Words. Hang in there, Brother!
In the last days both believers and non-believer will be given in to itching ears. A bowl will be poured out a bowl of delusion were good is evil and evil is good. Look at all the things that are an abomination to God word that is happening. Look at how man is protecting and defending the evilness. His wraith will be like Sodom and Gomorra. We will destroy ourselves from within.
It's sad to say but the United State is in the condition , the word is being preached but people still want to do things the way want to do them without God doing anything....how can we walk with the Lord except we agree God help us all.
I think that we in the united states is just what Amos is describing we need to repent as a people and return back to the Lord .Jesus Christ is real and he is the head of my life.
I believe God was giving them a chance to repent, God want a relationship with his people Israel. If you are going to talk it you better walk it. Being in a relationship with God, you have to be in agree with the word of God. And live it. You can't be in a friendship, without being in fellowship with God. (A Relationship). I trust God with my life, I put my life in his hands. Jesus is my Life.Amen
His word is only clear to his people, not to all other nations, they are spoken to in dark sentences and parables. to them it is not given to understand, but to you it is given.
It means if we embrace the false notion that usa is a christian nation, the opulent "ivory" houses of the rich that have been bought by robbery and violence toward others continues, then all of usa will be destroyed and only a few peopke will escape
this verse depicts the intimate relationship between Israel and Yahweh,the contex is depect the exodus journey where Yahwe made a covenant with Israelites
The word of GOD is revealed through the prophets.The same prophetic word we receive through the holy bible.It tells us we must abide by this word or else we will bring suffering upon ourselves and our GOD will not answer our prayers until we repent and submit to GOD.
This scripture CLEARLY spoke to the flesh Nation of Israel israel judah ,natural children. And,not the adopted, and redeemed Israel remnants of the natural family with people of all nations races reborn thru the salvation of Jesus Christ baptism of the Holy Spirit.
It is better weather you are in a marriage or business partnership to trust the Word of God. Lean not on our own understanding, but lean on the promises of our Lord and Savor Jesus Christ that He will never leave nor forsake us.
I believe that God still reveal himself to the faithfuls. He warned people people sending disaster or blessing. He revealed Himself to Moses before sending the plaques to Pharaoh. He revealed Himself to Mary before the birth of Jesus. But do we have many faithful Prophets now?
Amos 3-14...Above everything else, cast off the commandments of man because they lead to destruction, there is no good thing that comes from man, He is a liar, along with his father, Satan, do you not know the one and only thing in GOD 'S Kingdom that was made by man,,,,,It is the scars in our Messiah 's hands and feet!! I have written many comments explaining how we have to live by the Commandments of GOD all Ten Commandments, and if you don 't, you forfeit your eternity with GOD AND HIS SON. The 7th day Sabbath is the 4th Commandment of GOD, it has not been done away or changed, get out of the church if this is what it preaches, it is preaching a false doctrine. PRAISE OUR GOD, PRAISE HIS HOLY SON FOREVER GIVE THEM THE GLORY. AMEN!!
Genesis 31:13 I am the God of Bethel, where thou anointedst the pillar, and where thou vowedst a vow unto me: now arise, get thee out from this land, and return unto the land of thy kindred.
Amos 3:14 That in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of Israel upon him I will also visit the altars of Bethel: and the horns of the altar shall be cut off, and fall to the ground.
Bethel did have much apostacy at times.
In this chapter we see the people of God going in an opposite direction from the Word of the Lord causing a separation in their walk with the Lord. In making application we see today that if we chose to act contrary to the Word of our Lord we will fail to walk together in fellowship with our Lord. How about you? Do you obey the Word of the Lord? Let us learn from our text today and the example of Israel to understand that two must agree, if they are to walk together.