Amos Introduction/Chapter 1
Background, Verses 1-2
1. What does the name Amos mean?
2. What was his occupation? How is this different than other prophets (i.e. Isaiah & Jeremiah)?
3. Where was Amos from? Where was this geographically?
4. What were the conditions of Judah and Israel at this time both economically and politically? Morally and spiritually?
5. When was the book of Amos written? What specific dating is given in verse 1, and what other OT passage references this event?
6. What does a roar make you think of? Why do you think He uses this illustration?
7. For each of the 6 cities mentioned in verses 3-15 make a list of the sins they were guilty of and the judgment they were to receive from God.
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8. What passage in 2 Kings predicted the evil that Hazael and Syria would inflict on the Israelites?
9. What was the
previous relationship between Syria and Kir (Amos 9:7)?
10. Why would God
be so concerned with the Philistines engaging in this slave trade?
11. How has the
relationship between Tyre and Israel been historically?
12. What covenant is being referenced to in verse 9?
13. How has the
relationship between Edom and Israel been historically?
14. What passage in Genesis is being referred to verse 11, “he pursued his brother with the sword?”
15. Who were the Ammonites descendants of?
16. Why do you
think the Ammonites chose their method of murder in order to enlarge their
borders?
17. What other passages show the Ammonites invading/attacking Gilead?