Amos 7:5
Then I said, "Lord GOD, please stop! How will Jacob survive, since he is so small?"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Amos 7:5?

2. How does Amos 7:5 demonstrate the power of intercessory prayer in our lives?

3. What does Amos' plea reveal about God's character and willingness to forgive?

4. How can we apply Amos' humility in our prayers for our nation today?

5. Connect Amos 7:5 with other biblical examples of intercession and their outcomes.

6. How can we cultivate a heart like Amos, concerned for others' spiritual well-being?

7. What does Amos 7:5 reveal about God's willingness to relent from judgment?

8. How does Amos 7:5 reflect the power of intercessory prayer?

9. What historical context influenced the message in Amos 7:5?

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

11. What is the order of the Bible's books?

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

13. Amos 5:18 - If the 'Day of the Lord' is described here as darkness, does this contradict other biblical texts that portray it as a time of hope or victory?

14. Exodus 7--Overall: Why do no independent ancient records outside the Bible confirm these miraculous plagues?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Amos's intercession in Amos 7:5 reflect the heart of a true prophet, and how can we apply this in our prayer lives today?

2. In what ways does the concept of God's mercy in response to intercession challenge or encourage your understanding of prayer?

3. How can the humility expressed by Amos in acknowledging Jacob's smallness inform our approach to God in times of personal or communal crisis?

4. What parallels can you draw between Amos's intercession and other biblical examples of intercessory prayer, such as Moses or Jesus?

5. How can we, as modern believers, balance the call to prophetic boldness with the need for compassion and humility in our interactions with others?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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