Amos: Seek God & Live. Amos 8 A Vision of Destruction
Dave walks us through Amos 8 emphasising that how we go about business and work has a theological component, that we need each other as we walk in a new way following God, and that Jesus destroyed evil through His death on the cross.
Life Group Questions
Amos: Seek God & Live. Amos 8 - A Vision of Destruction
Read Amos 8
- What stands out to you in this passage?
- What might God be saying to you?
Spend a bit of time discussing what you see in verses 4-6.
- What things distract you from worship and from rest?
While the crimes described in verses 5-6 relate to grain merchants and predatory lenders, the ethics that lie behind these problems have a broader reach.
- Do those you work for get the best from you?
- Is what you provide or produce of decent quality?
- Do you charge a fair price for what you sell? (Or, are you worth your wages?)
- Why might questions like this matter to God?
Now take a closer look at verses 9 and 10. Can you see how they point forward to the crucifixion of Jesus?
How does the death and resurrection of Jesus affect our reading of this passage?
How can you be an example of Christ to the world in your work?