Therefore, because you trample on the poor and exact from him a tax of grain, you will never live in the stone houses you have built; you will never drink the wine from the lush vineyards you have planted. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Amos 5:11? 2. How does Amos 5:11 warn against exploiting the poor for personal gain? 3. What consequences does Amos 5:11 describe for those who oppress the needy? 4. How can we apply Amos 5:11 to modern economic practices and justice? 5. What other scriptures emphasize God's concern for justice and the oppressed? 6. How can we ensure our actions align with God's call for justice in Amos 5:11? 7. How does Amos 5:11 reflect God's view on social justice and economic inequality? 8. What historical context led to the message in Amos 5:11? 9. How does Amos 5:11 challenge modern Christian views on wealth and materialism? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 5? 11. Why did God's vineyard produce only wild grapes? 12. What role did tax collectors have in the Bible? 13. What does the Bible say about wealth inequality? 14. How can we confirm historically or archaeologically that the injustices described in Micah 2:1–2 actually occurred on a large scale? Discussion Questions 1. How does the message of Amos 5:11 challenge our current societal values regarding wealth and success?2. In what ways can we ensure that our personal and professional practices align with God's standards of justice and fairness? 3. Reflect on a time when you witnessed or experienced exploitation. How can Amos's message guide your response to such situations? 4. How do the themes in Amos 5:11 relate to Jesus' teachings on wealth and poverty in the Gospels? 5. What practical steps can you take to advocate for the poor and marginalized in your community, in light of the warnings in Amos 5:11?1. What does the lament over Israel's fall in Amos 5:1-3 teach us about the consequences of continuous disobedience to God? 2. Based on Amos 5:4-9, how can we earnestly "seek the Lord" in our lives today? 3. Reflect on the societal injustices highlighted in Amos 5:10-15. How do these parallels exist in today's society and what can we do to uphold justice? 4. How does the warning about the Day of the Lord in Amos 5:16-20 apply to our understanding of God’s judgement and mercy? 5. Considering the comparison between rituals and righteousness in Amos 5:21-27, how can we ensure our worship is genuine and not merely ritualistic? 6. Why is the theme of repentance prevalent in the prophetic books of the Old Testament like Amos? How is it relevant in today's context? 7. What lessons can the modern church learn from the false worship described in Amos 5? 8. How does the critique of social injustice in Amos 5 impact our understanding of God's desire for societal fairness? 9. What does Amos 5 teach us about God's response to insincere worship? 10. Amos 5 demonstrates the consequences of a nation's collective disobedience to God. How can we as individuals and as a community contribute to the spiritual health of our nation? 11. What personal changes can we make in light of the lessons from Amos 5? 12. How can we apply the call for justice and righteousness in our everyday interactions with others? 13. How does Amos 5 challenge your understanding of what it means to lead a life pleasing to God? 14. Discuss ways in which we can discern true worship from false worship in our current cultural and social context. 15. Amos 5 highlights the importance of a genuine relationship with God over rituals. How can this understanding transform our personal and communal worship? 16. How can we ensure we are not falling into the trap of idolatry in today's society, considering the modern "idols" we may face? 17. Discuss the importance of individual and collective repentance in the face of societal sin. 18. Based on Amos 5:15, how can we “hate evil, love good, and establish justice in the gate” in our personal lives and communities? 19. How can the prophetic warnings in Amos 5 serve as a guide for righteous living? 20. How does Amos 5 deepen your understanding of God's desire for us to be agents of justice and righteousness? Links Amos 5:11 NIVAmos 5:11 NLT Amos 5:11 ESV Amos 5:11 NASB Amos 5:11 KJV Amos 5:11 Commentaries Bible Hub |



