Amos 2:4
This is what the LORD says: "For three transgressions of Judah, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they reject the Law of the LORD and fail to keep His statutes; they are led astray by the lies in which their fathers walked.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Amos 2:4?

2. How does Amos 2:4 highlight the consequences of rejecting God's law and commands?

3. In what ways can we ensure we do not "follow the lies" today?

4. How does Amos 2:4 connect with the first commandment in Exodus 20:3?

5. What steps can we take to align our lives with God's truth?

6. How can we guard against cultural influences that lead us away from Scripture?

7. What does Amos 2:4 reveal about God's judgment on Judah's disobedience?

8. How does Amos 2:4 challenge the belief in God's patience with His people?

9. Why does God emphasize rejecting His law in Amos 2:4?

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

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

12. What does "three sins, even four" mean in the Bible?

13. What fate awaits Edom according to biblical prophecies?

14. (Amos 2:1) How can the claim of Moab burning the king of Edom's bones be verified historically or archeologically?
Discussion Questions
1. What are some modern-day "lies" that can lead believers astray, and how can we guard against them?

2. How does the rejection of God's law in Amos 2:4 compare to the warnings given in Deuteronomy 28?

3. In what ways can we identify and break generational patterns of sin in our own lives?

4. How does the message of Amos 2:4 challenge us to evaluate our own obedience to God's Word?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's patience. How does this passage encourage you to respond to His patience with obedience?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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