Amos 3
Explanation and Bible story for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 3-6)
The Explanation
Far away, a man named Amos was listening. He heard a voice. A big voice, from heaven.
It was God's voice.
God said: "Listen, children of Israel." Israel was God's people. God loved them so much. He picked them, long, long ago.
But God was sad. His people were not sharing. They kept nice things just for themself. That was not kind.
God asked funny questions. "Do two people walk together, if they did not agree?" No! "Does a lion roar, with nothing to eat?" No! God was saying: things happen for a reason.
And then God said something sad. Something was coming. Like a big storm.
What Does This Mean?
Amos told the people what he heard. He said it loud, so everyone could hear.
"You are not doing what is right," God said. Some people had lots of soft pillows. Big houses. Yummy food. But other people had nothing. And that made God's heart hurt.
God is like a shepherd. A shepherd watches his sheep so close. If a lion comes, the shepherd runs fast. He saves his sheep.
God said He would still save some people. Just a little bit. Like when a shepherd grabs just two little legs from the lion's mouth. Not much. But something.
God does not stay quiet when things are not fair. He speaks up. He always has.
The Common Thread
Long after Amos, God sent Someone else to speak. His name was Jesus.
Jesus also said: share what you have. Take care of people who have nothing.
But Jesus did more than talk. He came to save, like the shepherd. Not just two little legs. He saved the whole sheep. He saved us.
Jesus is the good shepherd who loves us.
For You
Do you have toys? Do you have snacks? Look around you.
Is there someone with less than you? A friend? A brother or sister?
You can share. Just a little bit. A cookie. A toy. A hug.
God sees that. And God smiles.
Talk About It
What is your favorite toy? Could you share it with someone today?
Can you think of someone who has less than you? What could you give them?
Praying Together
Dear God,
Thank You for loving me.
Help me share my things.
Help me see people who need help.
Thank You that Jesus is my shepherd.
Amen.
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Amos 3:3 is the indepth believe on God, how we can believe totally on Him without arguments, faith without staggered, following Him joyfully till the end of time
Amos 3:3 is the indepth believe on God, how we can believe totally on Him, without arguments faith without staggered following Him, joyfully till the end of time.
Amos 3:3 is the indepth believe on God, how we can believe totally on Him without arguments, faith without staggered, following Him joyfully till the end of time
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