◄ Amos 7:6 ►
So the LORD relented from this plan. "It will not happen either," said the Lord GOD. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Amos 7:6? 2. How does Amos 7:6 demonstrate God's mercy and willingness to relent from judgment? 3. What can we learn about intercessory prayer from Amos 7:6? 4. How does Amos 7:6 connect with other instances of God relenting in Scripture? 5. How should understanding God's mercy in Amos 7:6 affect our daily lives? 6. In what ways can we apply the lessons of Amos 7:6 today? 7. What does Amos 7:6 reveal about God's willingness to relent from judgment? 8. How does Amos 7:6 demonstrate God's mercy and patience? 9. Why does God change His mind in Amos 7:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 7? 11. Who were the biblical prophets? 12. Amos 7:3, 6 – If God is “unchanging,” why does He appear to change His decision in answer to Amos’s plea? 13. Who were the believers in the Old Testament? 14. How does Isaiah 25:6, which speaks of a universal feast for all peoples, align with other Old Testament passages emphasizing Israel's exclusivity? Discussion Questions 1. How does Amos's intercession in Amos 7:6 inspire you to pray for others, especially those who may be facing judgment or difficult circumstances? 2. In what ways can you see God's relenting nature in your own life or the lives of those around you? 3. How does the concept of repentance play a role in God's decision to relent from judgment, and how can you apply this to your daily walk with God? 4. What can we learn from the role of prophets like Amos in today's context, and how can we be attentive to God's messages through Scripture? 5. How do the additional scriptures that speak of God's relenting nature enhance your understanding of His character, and how can this understanding impact your relationship with Him? 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 7:6 NIV Amos 7:6 NLT Amos 7:6 ESV Amos 7:6 NASB Amos 7:6 KJV Amos 7:6 Commentaries Bible Hub