The LORD has sworn by the Pride of Jacob: "I will never forget any of their deeds. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Amos 8:7? 2. How does Amos 8:7 emphasize God's memory of Israel's sins and our accountability? 3. What actions today might cause God to say, "I will never forget"? 4. How does Amos 8:7 connect with God's justice in Romans 2:6? 5. In what ways can we ensure our actions align with God's expectations? 6. How can we remind ourselves of God's omniscience in our daily lives? 7. What does Amos 8:7 reveal about God's memory of Israel's sins? 8. How does Amos 8:7 challenge the belief in divine forgiveness? 9. Why does God swear by the "Pride of Jacob" in Amos 8:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 8? 11. What is the order of the Bible's books? 12. If God is omnipotent, why does He need to swear by Himself to carry out judgment (Amos 6:8)? 13. (Amos 2:4-5) Why does God's judgment on Judah differ from judgments described in other prophetic books? 14. What prompted God's judgment on Edom? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding God's omniscience impact the way you live your daily life?2. In what ways can the concept of "The Pride of Jacob" deepen your understanding of God's relationship with His people? 3. Reflect on a time when you experienced the consequences of sin. How did that experience shape your understanding of God's justice? 4. How can the warnings in Amos 8:7 encourage you to pursue a life of repentance and righteousness? 5. Compare Amos 8:7 with another scripture that speaks of God's remembrance of deeds. How do these passages together enhance your understanding of God's character?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? Links Amos 8:7 NIVAmos 8:7 NLT Amos 8:7 ESV Amos 8:7 NASB Amos 8:7 KJV Amos 8:7 Commentaries Bible Hub |



