Escape will fail the swift, the strong will not prevail by his strength, and the mighty will not save his life. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Amos 2:14? 2. How does Amos 2:14 highlight the futility of relying on human strength alone? 3. What does Amos 2:14 teach about God's judgment on self-reliance? 4. How can we apply Amos 2:14 to modern-day reliance on personal abilities? 5. Which other scriptures emphasize the limitations of human strength without God? 6. How can believers ensure their strength comes from God, not themselves? 7. How does Amos 2:14 challenge the belief in human strength and self-reliance? 8. What historical context in Amos 2:14 reveals about Israel's military confidence? 9. How does Amos 2:14 reflect God's judgment on human pride? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 2? 11. What are the key themes of the Minor Prophets? 12. Amos 9:2-3 - Is it scientifically plausible for no one to evade divine judgment even in the depths of the sea or highest mountains? 13. (Psalm 14:2) How can God observe all of humanity at once, and is there any scientific basis for such omniscience? 14. Job 1:16-19 - Are there natural or scientific explanations for the rapid succession of disasters that befell Job, or is this account purely symbolic? Discussion Questions 1. How does Amos 2:14 challenge our modern-day perceptions of strength and success?2. In what ways can we ensure that we are relying on God rather than our own abilities in our daily lives? 3. How does the message of Amos 2:14 relate to the broader theme of social justice found throughout the book of Amos? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to cultivate humility and dependence on God in our personal and community lives? 5. How can the warnings in Amos 2:14 inspire us to examine our own lives and seek repentance and transformation?1. How does God's judgment on Moab, Judah, and Israel in Amos 2 inform your understanding of His character? 2. Why does God hold these nations accountable for their actions? 3. How does the theme of social injustice play out in this chapter, and what modern parallels can you draw? 4. How do the sins of Judah and Israel differ, and why might their punishments be different? 5. What specific sins does God highlight in this chapter, and why? 6. How does God's call for repentance manifest itself in this chapter? 7. How can you apply the lessons from Amos 2 in your daily life? 8. If you were living in Israel during this time, how would you have reacted to Amos's prophecy? 9. How do these prophecies relate to the broader message of the book of Amos? 10. How does the selling of the righteous for silver and the needy for a pair of sandals (verse 6) apply to modern forms of social injustice? 11. How should Christians respond to social injustice today based on the teachings in Amos 2? 12. How do the sins described in Amos 2 continue to manifest in our world today? 13. In what ways are you challenged to respond to the issues raised in Amos 2? 14. How might you have acted differently if you were a citizen of Judah or Israel? 15. How does Amos 2 influence your understanding of God's sovereignty? 16. How does this chapter reshape your perspective on the importance of living a righteous life? 17. If God were to send an Amos to our world today, what issues might He address? 18. How does the prophecy of Amos relate to the modern concept of accountability? 19. What are some practical steps we can take to avoid the sins that led to God's judgment on Moab, Judah, and Israel? 20. Based on Amos 2, how should we react when we see injustice, and what role does faith play in that reaction? Links Amos 2:14 NIVAmos 2:14 NLT Amos 2:14 ESV Amos 2:14 NASB Amos 2:14 KJV Amos 2:14 Commentaries Bible Hub |



