1. What is the meaning of Amos 8:6?

2. How does Amos 8:6 highlight the importance of fair treatment in business practices?

3. What does Amos 8:6 reveal about God's view on exploiting the poor?

4. How can we ensure our actions align with biblical justice in Amos 8:6?

5. What other scriptures emphasize God's concern for the oppressed and needy?

6. How can we apply the lessons from Amos 8:6 in our daily lives?

7. What does Amos 8:6 reveal about God's view on economic exploitation and social injustice?

8. How does Amos 8:6 challenge our understanding of ethical business practices?

9. In what ways does Amos 8:6 reflect the historical context of ancient Israel?

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

11. Did Jesus allow his disciples to keep a staff on their journey? Yes (Mark 6:8) No (Matthew 10:9; Luke 9:3)

12. If God is omnipotent, why does He need to swear by Himself to carry out judgment (Amos 6:8)?

13. (Amos 2:6-7) Are there any historical records supporting the accusation that Israel sold the righteous for silver?

14. What are the key themes in the Book of Amos?1. How does the exploitation of the poor in Amos 8:6 reflect the broader social and spiritual issues in Israel at the time?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our business practices align with biblical principles of justice and integrity?

3. How can the church today be a voice for the marginalized and oppressed in our society?

4. What are some modern-day examples of valuing material wealth over human dignity, and how can we address these issues as Christians?

5. How does the message of Amos 8:6 challenge us to examine our own lives and attitudes towards wealth and possessions?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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