Amos 7:2
And when the locusts had eaten every green plant in the land, I said, "Lord GOD, please forgive! How will Jacob survive, since he is so small?"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Amos 7:2?

2. How does Amos 7:2 demonstrate the power of intercessory prayer for others?

3. What does Amos' plea reveal about God's character and mercy towards His people?

4. How can Amos 7:2 inspire us to pray for our nation's spiritual condition?

5. In what ways does Amos' intercession connect with Jesus' role as our mediator?

6. How can we apply Amos' example of prayer in our daily spiritual practices?

7. What does Amos 7:2 reveal about God's willingness to forgive?

8. How does Amos 7:2 reflect God's relationship with Israel?

9. Why does Amos intercede for Jacob in Amos 7:2?

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

11. What symbols convey themes in the Book of Amos?

12. Amos 7:1–2 – Is there any archaeological or historical evidence for a locust plague of such magnitude as described here?

13. Amos 7:3, 6 – If God is “unchanging,” why does He appear to change His decision in answer to Amos’s plea?

14. (Amos 2:4-5) Why does God's judgment on Judah differ from judgments described in other prophetic books?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Amos's intercession for Israel challenge us to pray for our communities and nations today?

2. In what ways can recognizing our "smallness" before God lead to a deeper reliance on His strength and mercy?

3. How do the locusts in Amos 7:2 serve as a metaphor for the consequences of sin in our lives?

4. What can we learn from Amos about the balance between acknowledging God's judgment and appealing to His mercy?

5. How can we apply the concept of intercessory prayer in our daily lives, especially for those who are spiritually lost or struggling?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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