Does the mention of Calneh, Hamath, and Gath in Amos 6:2 conflict with known historical records of these cities?

If God is omnipotent, why does He need to swear by Himself to carry out judgment (Amos 6:8)?

In Amos 6:12, is plowing the sea a literal impossibility or a misunderstood metaphor that undermines the text’s credibility?

Did an oppressor “from Hamath to the valley of the Arabah” (Amos 6:14) truly arise, and is there historical proof of this event?

1. How does Amos 6 illustrate the danger of complacency and materialistic living?

2. How can we, in our modern lives, become complacent like those in Zion and Samaria?

3. What are some examples of modern 'beds of ivory' and 'bowls of wine' we should beware of?

4. What does it mean to "grieve over the ruin of Joseph"? How does this apply to our attitude toward social injustices today?

5. How does God respond to the complacency and self-indulgence of the people of Israel in Amos 6?

6. In verses 1-3, what are the cities mentioned and why do you think they were referenced?

7. In what ways does our society reflect the conditions that Amos 6 warned against?

8. How can we combat complacency in our personal spiritual life and within our communities?

9. What lessons can we learn from the downfall of the people described in Amos 6?

10. How do the warnings in Amos 6 relate to the New Testament teachings of Jesus?

11. How can we use the messages in Amos 6 to evaluate our own lifestyle and choices?

12. Amos 6 focuses on social injustice. What are some ways we can take action against social injustices today?

13. How does God's judgment in Amos 6 show His character and expectations for His people?

14. How can we keep ourselves from becoming complacent or self-indulgent in our spiritual lives?

15. How can we apply the lessons from Amos 6 to our own societies, especially concerning wealth and comfort?

16. In what ways can we show grief over the “ruin of Joseph” in our present day?

17. How can we make sure that our comfort doesn't blind us to the needs of those around us?

18. In what ways might we be contributing to societal complacency and what changes can we make?

19. How can we avoid the judgments that came upon Israel due to their ignorance of God's warnings?

20. What steps can we take to ensure that we're not only focusing on our own comfort but are also caring for others in our community?