The answer is: Amos

Amos is an Old Testament prophet.

The genre shifts between the Old and New Testaments can be a bit of a rabbit hole! So, when you see Amos pop up, you’re clearly in the Old Testament territory. He was one of the twelve minor prophets whose scroll speaks volumes about social justice, God's judgment, and a call to true worship. Amos lived during a time when people were going through the motions of religion while neglecting the poor and vulnerable. What a powerful message to take with us today!

Many masterworks in both testaments draw from the threads of the prophetic, impacting future New Testament writers. For example, the ethics of love and justice that Jesus teaches reverberate from the heart of Amos’s warnings. Speaking of echoes, there's a fascinating layer here where both editions of the Bible harmonize: Jesus even refers back to the messages of the prophets to underscore His actions and teachings.

Plus, first-century readers were frequently able to quote the prophets, showing that the dialogue between the testaments was alive and well. Trivia to think about: the name 'Amos' means “burden,” and indeed, he bore the weight of divine truth on behalf of his people. So, even though he'll never be found in the New Testament, his influence paved the way for core principles to flourish in the teachings of Jesus and the early church. How cool is that?