◄ Amos 7:16 ►
Now, therefore, hear the word of the LORD. You say: 'Do not prophesy against Israel; do not preach against the house of Isaac.' Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Amos 7:16? 2. How does Amos 7:16 challenge us to speak God's truth despite opposition? 3. What does "do not prophesy against Israel" reveal about resisting God's message? 4. How can we discern false teachings in light of Amos 7:16? 5. How does Amos 7:16 connect to Jesus' call to be salt and light? 6. In what ways can we apply Amos' courage in our daily witness for Christ? 7. What is the historical context of Amos 7:16 in ancient Israel? 8. How does Amos 7:16 challenge the authority of religious leaders? 9. What message does Amos 7:16 convey about prophecy and truth? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 7? 11. What is the order of the Bible's books? 12. Amos 7:3, 6 - If God is 'unchanging,' why does He appear to change His decision in answer to Amos's plea? 13. How can Deuteronomy 7:16's promise of victory over enemies be reconciled with records of Israel's military setbacks in other biblical accounts? 14. Why doesn't 2 Kings 16 emphasize divine judgment on Ahaz's actions as clearly as other Old Testament passages condemn idolatry? Discussion Questions 1. How does Amos's background as a shepherd and farmer influence your understanding of his prophetic ministry? 2. In what ways do you see resistance to God's truth in today's world, and how can you respond to it? 3. Reflect on a time when you felt called to speak truth in a challenging situation. How did you find the courage to do so? 4. How can we discern true prophetic voices in our lives today, and what role should they play in our spiritual growth? 5. What does it mean to live out our covenant responsibilities as modern-day believers, and how can we ensure we are faithful to God's calling? 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 7:16 NIV Amos 7:16 NLT Amos 7:16 ESV Amos 7:16 NASB Amos 7:16 KJV Amos 7:16 Commentaries Bible Hub