◄ Amos 6:4 ►
You lie on beds inlaid with ivory, and lounge upon your couches. You dine on lambs from the flock and calves from the stall. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Amos 6:4? 2. How does Amos 6:4 warn against complacency in our spiritual lives today? 3. What does "lie on beds of ivory" reveal about Israel's priorities and ours? 4. How can we avoid the self-indulgence criticized in Amos 6:4? 5. Compare Amos 6:4 with Luke 12:19. What similar warnings do they provide? 6. How should Amos 6:4 influence our use of wealth and resources? 7. How does Amos 6:4 challenge the pursuit of luxury and comfort in modern society? 8. What historical context in Amos 6:4 reveals about Israel's social and economic conditions? 9. How does Amos 6:4 reflect God's view on social justice and inequality? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 6? 11. Why did Assyria conquer Israel? 12. How do we reconcile the portrayal of lavish banquets in Esther 1 with other biblical condemnations of excess and opulence? 13. How does Amos 8:9’s prediction of the sun going dark align with scientific understanding of solar events? 14. Is there historical or archaeological evidence confirming Amos’s warnings to complacent leaders in Zion and Samaria (Amos 6:1)? Discussion Questions 1. How does the description of luxury in Amos 6:4 reflect the spiritual state of Israel at the time, and what parallels can we draw to modern society? 2. In what ways can prosperity lead to complacency in our spiritual lives, and how can we guard against it? 3. How does the call to social responsibility in Amos 6:4 connect with the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament? 4. What are some practical ways we can use our resources to promote justice and support those in need in our communities? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced spiritual complacency. What steps did you take, or can you take, to renew your commitment to God and His purposes? Amos 6 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Amos 6 illustrate the danger of complacency and materialistic living? 2. How can we, in our modern lives, become complacent like those in Zion and Samaria? 3. What are some examples of modern 'beds of ivory' and 'bowls of wine' we should beware of? 4. What does it mean to "grieve over the ruin of Joseph"? How does this apply to our attitude toward social injustices today? 5. How does God respond to the complacency and self-indulgence of the people of Israel in Amos 6? 6. In verses 1-3, what are the cities mentioned and why do you think they were referenced? 7. In what ways does our society reflect the conditions that Amos 6 warned against? 8. How can we combat complacency in our personal spiritual life and within our communities? 9. What lessons can we learn from the downfall of the people described in Amos 6? 10. How do the warnings in Amos 6 relate to the New Testament teachings of Jesus? 11. How can we use the messages in Amos 6 to evaluate our own lifestyle and choices? 12. Amos 6 focuses on social injustice. What are some ways we can take action against social injustices today? 13. How does God's judgment in Amos 6 show His character and expectations for His people? 14. How can we keep ourselves from becoming complacent or self-indulgent in our spiritual lives? 15. How can we apply the lessons from Amos 6 to our own societies, especially concerning wealth and comfort? 16. In what ways can we show grief over the “ruin of Joseph” in our present day? 17. How can we make sure that our comfort doesn't blind us to the needs of those around us? 18. In what ways might we be contributing to societal complacency and what changes can we make? 19. How can we avoid the judgments that came upon Israel due to their ignorance of God's warnings? 20. What steps can we take to ensure that we're not only focusing on our own comfort but are also caring for others in our community? Links Amos 6:4 NIV Amos 6:4 NLT Amos 6:4 ESV Amos 6:4 NASB Amos 6:4 KJV Amos 6:4 Commentaries Bible Hub