1. What is the meaning of Amos 9:8?

2. How does Amos 9:8 demonstrate God's justice and mercy towards Israel?

3. What does "I will not utterly destroy" reveal about God's covenant with Israel?

4. How can we apply God's promise of preservation in Amos 9:8 to our lives?

5. Connect Amos 9:8 with other scriptures about God's judgment and mercy.

6. How does understanding Amos 9:8 impact our view of God's sovereignty today?

7. Why does God promise destruction in Amos 9:8 but also preservation of Jacob's house?

8. How does Amos 9:8 reflect God's justice and mercy simultaneously?

9. What historical events align with the prophecy in Amos 9:8?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 9?

11. Isaiah 10:20–23: How do we reconcile this promise of a remnant’s survival with other Old Testament passages predicting total destruction of Israel?

12. In Isaiah 4:3, how do we reconcile the idea of a holy remnant in Jerusalem with records of ongoing conflicts and population shifts in that region?

13. In Ezekiel 5:2–4, does the command to burn, scatter, and bind hair contradict other biblical teachings on ritual purity or symbolism?

14. How does God’s apparent forsaking of His inheritance (Jeremiah 12:7) fit with the Bible’s broader claim of His unwavering protection? 1. How does the concept of God's omniscience in Amos 9:8 challenge or comfort you in your daily life?

2. In what ways can the destruction of the sinful kingdom serve as a warning for modern societies?

3. How does the promise not to utterly destroy the house of Jacob reflect God's character and His relationship with His people?

4. What parallels can you draw between the remnant of Israel and the concept of a faithful remnant in the New Testament?

5. How can you apply the call to repentance found in Amos to your personal spiritual journey today?1. How does the imagery of God standing beside the altar in verse 1 impact your understanding of divine judgment?

2. What does the phrase "the eyes of the Lord God are on the sinful kingdom" (v.8) suggest about God's awareness of our actions?

3. How does God's declaration of His omnipotence in verses 5-6 speak to you about His ability to execute justice?

4. How does the sifting of Israel among all nations metaphorically apply to believers today?

5. Discuss the significance of the promise of restoration in verses 11-15. How can this promise encourage believers today?

6. What do verses 13-15 tell us about God's vision for a restored world?

7. How does the promise of restoration relate to God's grace and mercy?

8. How does God's promise to restore the house of David connect with the broader narrative of the Bible?

9. Reflect on the concept of unavoidable judgment. How does it affect your daily life decisions?

10. How can you find hope in the midst of the judgment presented in Amos 9?

11. How might the people of Israel have felt about the prophecies in Amos 9? What would be your response?

12. How does the theme of divine judgment challenge our contemporary understanding of God as a God of love?

13. Discuss the implications of God's promise that "not the smallest grain will fall to the ground" (v.9). How does this speak to His justice and precision?

14. How does the theme of divine mercy found in this chapter shape your personal faith journey?

15. Given the themes and lessons of Amos 9, how can you apply them in your own community?

16. What does the concept of "never again be uprooted from their land" mean in the context of our spiritual life?

17. In what ways can we, as modern-day Christians, "plant vineyards and drink their wine" as mentioned in verse 14?

18. How does the promise of Israel's restoration in Amos 9 align with New Testament teachings?

19. If you were an Israelite hearing this prophecy, how would you reconcile the initial message of doom with the final message of hope?

20. How can the concepts of judgment and mercy in Amos 9 be applied in handling real-life situations and interpersonal relationships today?

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