Amos 2:16
Even the bravest of mighty men will flee naked on that day," declares the LORD.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Amos 2:16?

2. How does Amos 2:16 illustrate God's judgment on human strength and pride?

3. What lessons can we learn about reliance on God from Amos 2:16?

4. How does Amos 2:16 connect with Proverbs 21:31 on human efforts?

5. In what ways can we apply Amos 2:16 to modern-day challenges?

6. How does Amos 2:16 encourage humility in our spiritual and daily lives?

7. What does Amos 2:16 reveal about God's judgment on human strength and self-reliance?

8. How does Amos 2:16 challenge the belief in personal invincibility?

9. Why does Amos emphasize the futility of human might in Amos 2:16?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 2?

11. What are the main themes of the Bible's books?

12. Hosea 12:8: Does Israel's claim of innocence here contradict passages in which Israel is already punished or exiled?

13. (Amos 2:4-5) Why does God's judgment on Judah differ from judgments described in other prophetic books?

14. What are the key themes in the Book of Amos?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the imagery of the "mighty men" fleeing naked challenge our understanding of strength and security?

2. In what ways can we prepare ourselves spiritually for the "Day of the LORD" as described in Amos and other prophetic books?

3. How does the message of Amos 2:16 encourage us to examine our own lives and repent of any sins?

4. What parallels can we draw between the warnings given to Israel and the warnings given to the church today?

5. How can we apply the lessons from Amos 2:16 to our daily walk with God, especially in terms of relying on His strength rather than our own?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?

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