Amos 2:5
So I will send fire upon Judah to consume the citadels of Jerusalem."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Amos 2:5?

2. How does Amos 2:5 illustrate God's judgment against Judah's disobedience?

3. What lessons can we learn from God's response to Judah's rejection of His law?

4. How does Amos 2:5 connect with other biblical warnings about rejecting God's commandments?

5. In what ways can we ensure we are not rejecting God's laws today?

6. How can Amos 2:5 inspire us to uphold God's truth in our lives?

7. What does Amos 2:5 reveal about God's judgment on Judah?

8. How does Amos 2:5 reflect God's justice and righteousness?

9. Why does God promise to send fire upon Judah in Amos 2:5?

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. 2 Kings 18:5-6 - How can we verify Hezekiah's unprecedented devotion when other kings are also praised elsewhere?

13. Does the massive gathering in 2 Chronicles 30:13 seem realistic given the population and logistical limits of the time?

14. Zechariah 2:4 - How can the prophecy of a Jerusalem 'without walls' align with the city's continuous history of fortified walls?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the imagery of fire in Amos 2:5 help us understand the nature of God's judgment?

2. In what ways can we see parallels between the sins of Judah and the challenges faced by the modern church?

3. How can we apply the call to repentance found in Amos to our personal lives and communities today?

4. What lessons can we learn from the destruction of Jerusalem's citadels about where we place our trust and security?

5. How can the role of prophets in the Old Testament inform our understanding of the church's mission in proclaiming God's truth today?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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