Life Group Questions
Sunday 27 October
Amos: Seek God & Live. Amos 7 - Words of Justice
Read Amos 7
- What stands out to you in this passage?
God’s interaction with Amos:
Take a closer look at verses 1-9.
- What do you think the point of this interaction is?
A plumb line is used to check if a wall is straight, and the implied result of God setting a (metaphorical) plumb line next to Israel is that they are shown to be crooked.
- Working through the preceding chapters, what are the crimes that Amos has identified?
Amaziah’s interaction with Amos:
Now focus on verses 10-17.
- Why might a priest want to intervene at this point?
- Looking at verse 13, what is it that Amaziah is trying to protect?
- What do you think of Amos’ testimony in verses 14 and 15?
Your interaction with the world:
- Where do you see suffering and injustice in your context?
- Where do you sense God moving your heart?
- How can you help?