In addition to the New International Version (2011, Biblica) of the Bible, the following resources were used to help write this sermon: James Montgomery Boice, The Minor Prophets, Volume 1: Hosea-Jonah, pp. 174-77, 200-08; Frederick Buechner, Peculiar Treasures: A Biblical Who’s Who, p. 11; J.A. Motyer, The Message of Amos in The Bible Speaks Today, pp. 61-63, 111-15, 129-37; T.K. Tewell, Is God a Democrat or a Republican?, Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York City, NY, 10-20-96.