Amos 9: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Amos 9 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Yahweh stands beside the altar and commands judgment against Israel's worship (vv. 1-4). He orders the destruction of the pillars and the killing of those who try to escape.

Key verse

“Behold, the eyes of the Lord Yahweh are on the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from off the surface of the earth; except that I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob,” says Yahweh.”
Amos 9:8 (WEB)

Outline

Amos 9:1–4 Judgment Against Israel's Worship
Amos 9:5–8 God's Power Over Creation
Amos 9:9–10 Sifting of Israel
Amos 9:11–12 Restoration of David's House
Amos 9:13–15 Abundant Blessings and Security

Discussion questions

In v1, what does the Lord command regarding the pillars of the altar?
What does the Lord say will happen to Israel in v10?
In vv. 11-12, what is meant by raising up the 'tent of David'?
In v8, why does the Lord say He will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob?
When have you felt inescapable consequences for actions like those described in v4?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Amos 9: Acts 15, Jeremiah 23, Jeremiah 29.

Before next time: read Obadiah 1.