And when the relative who is to burn the bodies picks them up to remove them from the house, he will call to one inside, "Is anyone else with you?" "None," that person will answer. "Silence," the relative will retort, "for the name of the LORD must not be invoked." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Amos 6:10? 2. How does Amos 6:10 illustrate God's judgment on complacency and pride? 3. What does "hold his tongue" in Amos 6:10 teach about reverence for God? 4. How can we avoid the complacency condemned in Amos 6:10 in our lives? 5. What connections exist between Amos 6:10 and other biblical warnings against pride? 6. How should Amos 6:10 influence our response to societal sin and judgment? 7. What does Amos 6:10 reveal about God's judgment on Israel's complacency and sin? 8. How does Amos 6:10 reflect the cultural and historical context of ancient Israel? 9. Why is silence commanded in Amos 6:10 during the removal of the dead? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 6? 11. What does 'Collective Salvation' mean? 12. What is conditional immortality? 13. Who are Casting Crowns and what are their beliefs? 14. What is the true nature of spiritual union and knowledge? Discussion Questions 1. What does the role of the relative in Amos 6:10 teach us about community responsibilities during times of crisis?2. How does the fear of invoking God's name in this passage reflect the people's understanding of His holiness and judgment? 3. In what ways does Amos 6:10 challenge us to examine areas of complacency in our own lives? 4. How can we apply the lessons of reverence for God's name in our daily worship and prayer life? 5. What parallels can we draw between the judgment described in Amos 6 and the warnings found in other prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah?1. How does Amos 6 illustrate the danger of complacency and materialistic living? 2. How can we, in our modern lives, become complacent like those in Zion and Samaria? 3. What are some examples of modern 'beds of ivory' and 'bowls of wine' we should beware of? 4. What does it mean to "grieve over the ruin of Joseph"? How does this apply to our attitude toward social injustices today? 5. How does God respond to the complacency and self-indulgence of the people of Israel in Amos 6? 6. In verses 1-3, what are the cities mentioned and why do you think they were referenced? 7. In what ways does our society reflect the conditions that Amos 6 warned against? 8. How can we combat complacency in our personal spiritual life and within our communities? 9. What lessons can we learn from the downfall of the people described in Amos 6? 10. How do the warnings in Amos 6 relate to the New Testament teachings of Jesus? 11. How can we use the messages in Amos 6 to evaluate our own lifestyle and choices? 12. Amos 6 focuses on social injustice. What are some ways we can take action against social injustices today? 13. How does God's judgment in Amos 6 show His character and expectations for His people? 14. How can we keep ourselves from becoming complacent or self-indulgent in our spiritual lives? 15. How can we apply the lessons from Amos 6 to our own societies, especially concerning wealth and comfort? 16. In what ways can we show grief over the “ruin of Joseph” in our present day? 17. How can we make sure that our comfort doesn't blind us to the needs of those around us? 18. In what ways might we be contributing to societal complacency and what changes can we make? 19. How can we avoid the judgments that came upon Israel due to their ignorance of God's warnings? 20. What steps can we take to ensure that we're not only focusing on our own comfort but are also caring for others in our community? Links Amos 6:10 NIVAmos 6:10 NLT Amos 6:10 ESV Amos 6:10 NASB Amos 6:10 KJV Amos 6:10 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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