◄ Amos 7:14 ►
"I was not a prophet," Amos replied, "nor was I the son of a prophet; rather, I was a herdsman and a tender of sycamore-fig trees. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Amos 7:14? 2. How does Amos 7:14 illustrate God's call to ordinary people for His purposes? 3. What does Amos' background teach us about humility and service in God's work? 4. How can Amos 7:14 inspire us to trust God's plan over our qualifications? 5. How does Amos' response in 7:14 connect to other biblical calls to prophets? 6. How can we apply Amos' obedience in 7:14 to our daily Christian walk? 7. Why did Amos emphasize his background as a shepherd and fig farmer in Amos 7:14? 8. How does Amos 7:14 challenge the notion of who can be a prophet? 9. What does Amos 7:14 reveal about God's choice of messengers? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 7? 11. What are the key themes in the Book of Amos? 12. Who is the author of the Book of Amos? 13. Is the argument dismissed due to its origin? 14. What is the Book of Amos about? Discussion Questions 1. How does Amos's background as a shepherd and caretaker of sycamore-fig trees influence your understanding of God's calling in your own life? 2. In what ways does the account of Amos challenge the notion that only those with formal religious training can be used by God? 3. How can you apply the principle of humility in service from Amos's life to your current roles and responsibilities? 4. Reflect on a time when you felt unqualified for a task God called you to. How does Amos's account encourage you to trust in God's equipping? 5. What other biblical figures can you think of who were called from humble beginnings to serve God in significant ways, and how do their accounts inspire you? Amos 7 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Amos 7 challenge your understanding of the relationship between divine judgment and mercy? 2. How does Amos' intercession for Israel reflect his character and role as a prophet? 3. What does the vision of the plumb line symbolize and why is it significant? 4. How did Amaziah respond to Amos' prophecies, and what does it reveal about him? 5. How does Amos defend his prophetic mission to Amaziah? 6. What can we learn from Amos' response to confrontation? 7. How do you handle criticism or opposition in your spiritual journey? 8. What is the role of courage in fulfilling God's calling? 9. Can you identify a situation where you pleaded for divine intervention like Amos? 10. What aspects of Amos 7 can you apply to your understanding of current world events? 11. How do the visions in Amos 7 challenge you to confront sin and injustice in your community? 12. How would you respond to being accused of conspiracy for speaking truth, as Amos was by Amaziah? 13. How does Amos 7 affect your perspective on the responsibility of religious leaders? 14. How might you stand firm in your faith in face of societal or religious opposition? 15. What does this chapter teach us about the consequences of disobeying God's word? 16. How do you interpret the prophecy against Amaziah and his family? 17. What does Amos 7 teach us about the impact of our actions on our community and our families? 18. How would you handle a situation where your message of truth is rejected? 19. What does Amos 7 teach us about the balance between prophecy and intercession? 20. How does the courage of Amos inspire you in your own spiritual walk? Links Amos 7:14 NIV Amos 7:14 NLT Amos 7:14 ESV Amos 7:14 NASB Amos 7:14 KJV Amos 7:14 Commentaries Bible Hub