Amos 1:10
So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre to consume its citadels."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Amos 1:10?

2. How does Amos 1:10 demonstrate God's judgment against nations opposing His people?

3. What actions led to God's wrath upon Tyre in Amos 1:10?

4. How does Amos 1:10 connect with God's covenant promises to Israel?

5. How can we apply the lessons from Tyre's judgment to modern Christian living?

6. What does Amos 1:10 teach about God's justice and faithfulness to His word?

7. Why did God choose to punish Tyre in Amos 1:10?

8. What historical events led to Tyre's judgment in Amos 1:10?

9. How does Amos 1:10 reflect God's justice and mercy?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 1?

11. What fate awaits Edom according to biblical prophecies?

12. (Amos 1:9–10) Where is the external proof that Tyre was punished for breaking its covenant of brotherhood, or is this a theological claim without historical backing?

13. What is the 'strange fire' in Leviticus 10:1?

14. (Amos 1:11-12) Do the details of Edom's judgment align with known historical events, or does any inconsistency suggest anachronism or error?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the judgment on Tyre in Amos 1:10 reflect God's character and His view of sin?

2. In what ways can pride manifest in our personal lives, and how can we guard against it?

3. How does the prophecy against Tyre encourage us to trust in the reliability of God's Word?

4. What lessons can we learn from the role of prophets like Amos in delivering God's messages?

5. How can we apply the call to repentance in our own lives and communities today?1. Reflect on the significance of Amos' occupation as a shepherd. How might this have influenced his prophetic ministry?

2. What can we learn from God's judgment on Damascus for their brutality? How does this apply to our world today?

3. Consider the prophecy against Gaza for slave trading. How does this ancient condemnation of human trafficking apply to the modern world's fight against this issue?

4. Tyre broke a covenant and received judgment. How does this resonate with the importance of maintaining trust and agreements in our relationships?

5. What lessons can we draw from God's punishment on Edom for holding a grudge against its kin, Israel?

6. Reflect on the prophecy against Ammon for its cruelty in wartime. How can we apply this to modern concepts of ethics in warfare?

7. In what ways do the prophecies of Amos 1 challenge your perception of God's character?

8. How does Amos 1 illustrate the seriousness of social injustice in God's eyes?

9. How can we apply the message of God's impartial judgment to our lives today?

10. What implications does Amos 1 have for nations and their leaders today?

11. How does Amos 1 illustrate the consequences of long-term, unrepented sin?

12. How can the prophecies of Amos 1 help us to understand the relationship between sin, repentance, and divine justice?

13. How does the theme of God's sovereignty emerge in Amos 1?

14. Amos was not a professional prophet, yet God used him powerfully. What does this teach us about God's calling in our lives?

15. How can we personally respond to the issues of injustice highlighted in Amos 1?

16. How can the prophecies against these cities in Amos 1 encourage us to advocate for justice in our own communities?

17. God used a shepherd/farmer to deliver a strong message. How does this challenge societal expectations of who can be used by God?

18. What steps can we take to ensure that we are not perpetuating the sins of these nations in our own lives?

19. What would you have done if you were in Amos' position, given the task to prophesy against these nations?

20. How does the chapter inspire you to promote justice and love in your everyday life?

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