Amos 7:8
"Amos, what do you see?" asked the LORD. "A plumb line," I replied. "Behold," said the Lord, "I am setting a plumb line among My people Israel; I will no longer spare them:
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Amos 7:8?

2. How does Amos 7:8 illustrate God's standard of righteousness for His people?

3. What is the significance of the "plumb line" in Amos 7:8?

4. How can we apply the concept of God's judgment in Amos 7:8 today?

5. What other scriptures emphasize God's judgment and righteousness like Amos 7:8?

6. How can we ensure our lives align with God's standards as in Amos 7:8?

7. What is the significance of the plumb line in Amos 7:8?

8. How does Amos 7:8 reflect God's judgment on Israel?

9. Why does God choose a plumb line as a metaphor in Amos 7:8?

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

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

12. What does 'plumb line' mean in the Bible?

13. Amos 7:7-9 - How can the vision of the plumb line be reconciled with the lack of physical artifacts or direct records of such an event?

14. What does 'Lion of the Tribe of Judah' mean?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the imagery of a plumb line help us understand God's expectations for His people?

2. In what ways can we ensure our lives are aligned with God's standards today?

3. How does the message of Amos 7:8 challenge us to respond to God's warnings in our own lives?

4. What role do modern-day "prophets" or spiritual leaders play in guiding us back to God's standards?

5. How can we, as a community of believers, support each other in maintaining spiritual integrity and accountability?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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