◄ Amos 2:9 ►
Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorite before them, though his height was like that of the cedars, and he was as strong as the oaks. Yet I destroyed his fruit above and his roots below. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Amos 2:9? 2. How does Amos 2:9 demonstrate God's power over seemingly invincible foes? 3. What does God's destruction of the Amorites teach about His protection for Israel? 4. How can we trust God's strength in overcoming personal "Amorites" in our lives? 5. Connect Amos 2:9 with other scriptures showing God's deliverance from enemies. 6. How can we apply God's past victories to current spiritual battles we face? 7. How does Amos 2:9 reflect God's power and judgment against nations? 8. What historical events might Amos 2:9 be referencing? 9. How does Amos 2:9 challenge our understanding of divine justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 2? 11. (Amos 2:9-10) Is there any archaeological or scientific evidence to support the miraculous overthrow of the Amorites and the exodus narrative? 12. How did Absalom become caught by his head or hair in the oak tree (2 Samuel 18:9), and does this detail conflict with scientific plausibility? 13. Amos 7:11 - The text predicts Jeroboam's death by the sword; does this claim conflict with other biblical or extra-biblical accounts regarding Jeroboam's end? 14. (Amos 1:9-10) Where is the external proof that Tyre was punished for breaking its covenant of brotherhood, or is this a theological claim without historical backing? Discussion Questions 1. How does the description of the Amorites' strength and stature in Amos 2:9 highlight the power of God in delivering His people? 2. In what ways can we see God's faithfulness to His promises in our own lives, similar to His deliverance of the Israelites from the Amorites? 3. How can we apply the lesson of dependence on God for victory in our personal battles and challenges today? 4. What does the destruction of the Amorites teach us about God's justice and His response to sin and rebellion? 5. How can the concept of God destroying the "fruit above and roots below" be applied to overcoming spiritual strongholds in our lives? Amos 2 Bible Study Questions 1. How does God's judgment on Moab, Judah, and Israel in Amos 2 inform your understanding of His character? 2. Why does God hold these nations accountable for their actions? 3. How does the theme of social injustice play out in this chapter, and what modern parallels can you draw? 4. How do the sins of Judah and Israel differ, and why might their punishments be different? 5. What specific sins does God highlight in this chapter, and why? 6. How does God's call for repentance manifest itself in this chapter? 7. How can you apply the lessons from Amos 2 in your daily life? 8. If you were living in Israel during this time, how would you have reacted to Amos's prophecy? 9. How do these prophecies relate to the broader message of the book of Amos? 10. How does the selling of the righteous for silver and the needy for a pair of sandals (verse 6) apply to modern forms of social injustice? 11. How should Christians respond to social injustice today based on the teachings in Amos 2? 12. How do the sins described in Amos 2 continue to manifest in our world today? 13. In what ways are you challenged to respond to the issues raised in Amos 2? 14. How might you have acted differently if you were a citizen of Judah or Israel? 15. How does Amos 2 influence your understanding of God's sovereignty? 16. How does this chapter reshape your perspective on the importance of living a righteous life? 17. If God were to send an Amos to our world today, what issues might He address? 18. How does the prophecy of Amos relate to the modern concept of accountability? 19. What are some practical steps we can take to avoid the sins that led to God's judgment on Moab, Judah, and Israel? 20. Based on Amos 2, how should we react when we see injustice, and what role does faith play in that reaction? Links Amos 2:9 NIV Amos 2:9 NLT Amos 2:9 ESV Amos 2:9 NASB Amos 2:9 KJV Amos 2:9 Commentaries Bible Hub