◄ Amos 8:11 ►
Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord GOD, when I will send a famine on the land--not a famine of bread or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the LORD. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Amos 8:11? 2. How can we prepare for a "famine of hearing the words of the LORD"? 3. What causes a spiritual famine according to Amos 8:11 and other scriptures? 4. How does Amos 8:11 relate to 2 Timothy 4:3-4 about sound doctrine? 5. In what ways can we ensure we are not spiritually starving today? 6. How can churches prevent a "famine of hearing" in their congregations? 7. What does Amos 8:11 mean by a "famine of hearing the words of the LORD"? 8. How does Amos 8:11 relate to modern spiritual apathy? 9. Why would God allow a spiritual famine as described in Amos 8:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 8? 11. If Amos 8:11–12 prophesies a famine for God’s word, where is the historical or archaeological evidence of such a widespread spiritual drought? 12. What does "Famine of Hearing the Words of the Lord" mean? 13. What does 'Famine of Hearing the Words of the Lord' mean? 14. What role did Egyptians play in biblical narratives? Discussion Questions 1. How does the concept of a spiritual famine challenge your current approach to Bible study and prayer? 2. In what ways can you ensure that you are actively "hearing" the words of the LORD in your daily life? 3. Reflect on a time when you felt spiritually dry. How did you seek to remedy that situation, and what role did Scripture play? 4. How can the church community help prevent a spiritual famine among its members? 5. What steps can you take to prepare for potential spiritual challenges, ensuring you remain rooted in God's word? Amos 8 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the vision of the ripe summer fruit symbolize the impending judgement of Israel? 2. What specific societal injustices and corrupt practices were prevalent in Israel, as described in this chapter? 3. How does God respond to economic exploitation and dishonest trade? 4. How is the severity of the impending judgment described? What does this tell us about the consequences of sin? 5. What does the prophecy of the "famine of hearing the words of the Lord" symbolize? 6. How does this chapter reflect on the moral and spiritual health of society today? 7. In what ways are you challenged to stand against injustice and corruption in your own context after reading this chapter? 8. How can we ensure that we do not fall into the same spiritual complacency as the people of Israel did? 9. How does the prospect of a "famine of the word" make you value the access you currently have to the Bible and teachings about God? 10. In your own life, how have you experienced or witnessed economic exploitation, and what can be done to combat it? 11. How can we apply the lessons of this prophecy to our personal lives and society at large? 12. What does the mourning "like for an only son" tell us about the emotional toll of the impending judgement? 13. How can we respond to the warning in this chapter about false worship and swearing by false gods? 14. How does this chapter challenge your current practice of your faith? 15. How does this chapter emphasize the importance of honesty and fairness in business dealings? 16. What steps can we take to avoid a spiritual "famine" in our lives? 17. How do the concepts of justice and fairness in Amos 8 inform your understanding of God's character? 18. In what ways does this chapter challenge the status quo and provoke you to take action? 19. What role can you play in promoting justice in your community, based on the lessons from this chapter? 20. How does Amos 8 affect your understanding of the consequences of spiritual decay and societal injustice? Links Amos 8:11 NIV Amos 8:11 NLT Amos 8:11 ESV Amos 8:11 NASB Amos 8:11 KJV Amos 8:11 Commentaries Bible Hub