Amos 7:17
Therefore this is what the LORD says: 'Your wife will become a prostitute in the city, and your sons and daughters will fall by the sword. Your land will be divided by a measuring line, and you yourself will die on pagan soil. And Israel will surely go into exile, away from their homeland.'"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Amos 7:17?

2. How does Amos 7:17 illustrate the consequences of rejecting God's prophetic warnings?

3. What lessons can we learn from Amos 7:17 about obedience to God?

4. How does Amos 7:17 connect with other biblical warnings against disobedience?

5. In what ways can Amos 7:17 inspire us to heed God's messages today?

6. How can we apply the lessons of Amos 7:17 in our daily lives?

7. How does Amos 7:17 reflect God's judgment on Israel's disobedience?

8. What historical context led to the prophecy in Amos 7:17?

9. How does Amos 7:17 challenge modern views on divine justice?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 7?

11. Amos 7:10-13 - Does the account of Amaziah's accusation against Amos align with known historical records and political dynamics of Jeroboam's reign?

12. Amos 7:11 - The text predicts Jeroboam's death by the sword; does this claim conflict with other biblical or extra-biblical accounts regarding Jeroboam's end?

13. In Ezra 9:7, how does the stated timeline of guilt leading to captivity compare with historical accounts of Persian policies regarding exiles?

14. Why do biblical writers often attribute historical victories and defeats to divine intervention rather than natural causes?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the prophecy in Amos 7:17 reflect the broader themes of judgment and repentance found throughout the book of Amos?

2. In what ways does the fate of Amaziah's family serve as a warning to those who oppose God's message and messengers?

3. How can the consequences faced by Israel in Amos 7:17 inform our understanding of the importance of obedience to God's commands today?

4. What parallels can you draw between the societal issues in Amos's time and those in our current context, and how should Christians respond?

5. How does the promise of exile and eventual restoration in other scriptures provide hope and encouragement for believers facing difficult circumstances?1. How does Amos 7 challenge your understanding of the relationship between divine judgment and mercy?

2. How does Amos' intercession for Israel reflect his character and role as a prophet?

3. What does the vision of the plumb line symbolize and why is it significant?

4. How did Amaziah respond to Amos' prophecies, and what does it reveal about him?

5. How does Amos defend his prophetic mission to Amaziah?

6. What can we learn from Amos' response to confrontation?

7. How do you handle criticism or opposition in your spiritual journey?

8. What is the role of courage in fulfilling God's calling?

9. Can you identify a situation where you pleaded for divine intervention like Amos?

10. What aspects of Amos 7 can you apply to your understanding of current world events?

11. How do the visions in Amos 7 challenge you to confront sin and injustice in your community?

12. How would you respond to being accused of conspiracy for speaking truth, as Amos was by Amaziah?

13. How does Amos 7 affect your perspective on the responsibility of religious leaders?

14. How might you stand firm in your faith in face of societal or religious opposition?

15. What does this chapter teach us about the consequences of disobeying God's word?

16. How do you interpret the prophecy against Amaziah and his family?

17. What does Amos 7 teach us about the impact of our actions on our community and our families?

18. How would you handle a situation where your message of truth is rejected?

19. What does Amos 7 teach us about the balance between prophecy and intercession?

20. How does the courage of Amos inspire you in your own spiritual walk?

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