1. What is the meaning of Amos 8:13?

2. How does Amos 8:13 illustrate the consequences of spiritual thirst for God's Word?

3. What causes the "young women and young men" to "faint for thirst"?

4. How can we ensure we are not spiritually thirsty like in Amos 8:13?

5. What other scriptures warn about neglecting God's Word and its consequences?

6. How can we help others avoid the spiritual famine described in Amos 8:13?

7. What does Amos 8:13 reveal about the spiritual state of Israel during Amos's time?

8. How does Amos 8:13 reflect the consequences of ignoring God's word?

9. Why are the "young women" and "young men" specifically mentioned in Amos 8:13?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 8?

11. How does God show His love?

12. Who was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?

13. What does the Bible say about Black Lives Matter?

14. How can a young man purify his path?1. How does the metaphor of thirst in Amos 8:13 relate to your current spiritual state? Are there areas in your life where you feel spiritually dehydrated?

2. Reflect on a time when you experienced a "famine" of God's word. What steps can you take to ensure you are regularly nourished by Scripture?

3. In what ways can the church today guard against the spiritual complacency that led to Israel's judgment in Amos?

4. How can the promise of living water in John 4:13-14 encourage you in times of spiritual dryness?

5. What practical steps can you take to ensure that the next generation is spiritually equipped and not left "faint from thirst"?1. How does the vision of the ripe summer fruit symbolize the impending judgement of Israel?

2. What specific societal injustices and corrupt practices were prevalent in Israel, as described in this chapter?

3. How does God respond to economic exploitation and dishonest trade?

4. How is the severity of the impending judgment described? What does this tell us about the consequences of sin?

5. What does the prophecy of the "famine of hearing the words of the Lord" symbolize?

6. How does this chapter reflect on the moral and spiritual health of society today?

7. In what ways are you challenged to stand against injustice and corruption in your own context after reading this chapter?

8. How can we ensure that we do not fall into the same spiritual complacency as the people of Israel did?

9. How does the prospect of a "famine of the word" make you value the access you currently have to the Bible and teachings about God?

10. In your own life, how have you experienced or witnessed economic exploitation, and what can be done to combat it?

11. How can we apply the lessons of this prophecy to our personal lives and society at large?

12. What does the mourning "like for an only son" tell us about the emotional toll of the impending judgement?

13. How can we respond to the warning in this chapter about false worship and swearing by false gods?

14. How does this chapter challenge your current practice of your faith?

15. How does this chapter emphasize the importance of honesty and fairness in business dealings?

16. What steps can we take to avoid a spiritual "famine" in our lives?

17. How do the concepts of justice and fairness in Amos 8 inform your understanding of God's character?

18. In what ways does this chapter challenge the status quo and provoke you to take action?

19. What role can you play in promoting justice in your community, based on the lessons from this chapter?

20. How does Amos 8 affect your understanding of the consequences of spiritual decay and societal injustice?

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