Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Midr. on Cant 2:13 — applied to first of seven years before Messiah
Lesson 190Kingdom
Before the Day Comes
This lesson explores how Amos 4:13 connects to Jesus.
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Old Testament
Amos 4:13
He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind, and who reveals his thoughts to mankind, who turns dawn to darkness, and treads on the heights of the earth — the LORD God Almighty is his name.
New Testament
Revelation 8:1
When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.
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Quick Check
Part 1 - Multiple Choice
Which New Testament passage fulfills this prophecy in this lesson?
Part 2 - Fill In The Blank
Why This Matters
Amos described God's overwhelming majesty — forming mountains, creating wind, treading on earth's heights. Revelation shows all heaven falling silent before this God — even the hosts of heaven are awed into stillness.
Reflection
King eternal, let the promise in Amos 4:13 fulfilled in Revelation 8:1 stir in me longing for Your return and the restoration of all things.