The Day of the Lord

This lesson explores how Amos 5:18 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Amos 5:18

Woe to you who long for the day of the LORD! Why do you long for the day of the LORD? That day will be darkness, not light.

New Testament

Luke 17:26

Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man.

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Alfred Edersheim

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX

Talmud (Sanh. 98b) — Rabbis warn those expecting Messiah day

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which Old Testament reference connects to this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The New Testament fulfillment for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

Amos warned that the day of the LORD brings judgment, not comfort, to the unprepared. Jesus echoed this — His return will catch people unaware, just as the flood did. The day of the Lord demands readiness.

Reflection

King Jesus, through The Day of the Lord I see that Your reign has no end. Let Amos 5:18 and Luke 17:26 lift my eyes to Your eternal throne.