Amos 7:3
So the LORD relented from this plan. "It will not happen," He said.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Amos 7:3?

2. How does Amos 7:3 demonstrate God's willingness to relent from judgment?

3. What does God's response in Amos 7:3 teach about intercessory prayer's power?

4. How can Amos 7:3 inspire us to pray for our nation's repentance?

5. Connect Amos 7:3 with other instances of God relenting in the Bible.

6. How should Amos 7:3 influence our understanding of God's mercy and justice?

7. What does Amos 7:3 reveal about God's willingness to change His mind?

8. How does Amos 7:3 demonstrate the power of intercessory prayer?

9. What historical context influenced the message in Amos 7:3?

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

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

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

13. What is the meaning of God's mystery?

14. Amos 3:7: How can God do nothing without informing prophets first, and are there instances in the Bible contradicting this idea?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Amos's intercession for Israel challenge us to pray for our own communities and nations today?

2. In what ways does God's relenting from judgment in Amos 7:3 reflect His character as seen throughout the Bible?

3. How can we apply the principle of repentance in our personal lives to experience God's mercy and forgiveness?

4. What role do prophets play in the Bible, and how can we discern and respond to prophetic messages in our current context?

5. How does understanding God's sovereignty and compassion influence our trust and relationship with Him?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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