you who rejoice in Lo-debar and say, 'Did we not take Karnaim by our own strength?' Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Amos 6:13? 2. How does Amos 6:13 warn against pride in personal achievements? 3. What does "rejoice in Lo-debar" reveal about misplaced confidence in Amos 6:13? 4. How can we avoid the complacency condemned in Amos 6:13 today? 5. Connect Amos 6:13 with Proverbs 16:18 on the dangers of pride. 6. How should Amos 6:13 influence our reliance on God over self-reliance? 7. What does Amos 6:13 reveal about human pride and self-reliance? 8. How does Amos 6:13 challenge the belief in self-achieved success? 9. What historical context is essential to understanding Amos 6:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 6? 11. What is Lo-Debar's significance in the Bible? 12. What does 'three sins, even four' mean in the Bible? 13. What is the meaning of Samson and Delilah's story? 14. In John 13:34, why call it a 'new commandment' when the Old Testament already teaches love for others? Discussion Questions 1. How does the historical context of Amos's ministry help us understand the message of Amos 6:13?2. In what ways do we see the attitude of self-reliance and pride in our own lives or society today? 3. How can we apply the warning against pride in Amos 6:13 to our personal walk with God? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure that we are boasting in the Lord rather than in our own achievements? 5. How do the additional scriptures (Isaiah 10:13, Jeremiah 9:23-24, Proverbs 16:18) deepen our understanding of the themes in Amos 6:13?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 6:13 NIVAmos 6:13 NLT Amos 6:13 ESV Amos 6:13 NASB Amos 6:13 KJV Amos 6:13 Commentaries Bible Hub |



