Questions and Answers
What did God say was unique about Israel of all the families of the earth (Am 3:2)?
How do two walk together (Am 3:3)?
When does the lion not roar (Am 3:4)?
When does a bird fall into a trap on the ground (Am 3:5)?
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How do the people in a city react when the trumpet is sounded (Am 3:6)?
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When disaster comes to the city what/who has caused it (Am 3:6)?
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What does the Sovereign Lord do before he does anything (Am 3:7)?
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How title does Amos give to the prophets to whom God reveals his plan (Am 3:7)?
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What is the response to the lion roaring (Am 3:8)?
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What must accompany the Lord having spoken (Am 3:8)?
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To what fortresses is the Lord proclaiming his message (Am 3:9)?
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Where did God declare that they should assemble (Am 3:9)?
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What is found among the people on the mountains of Samaria (Am 3:9)?
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What do those who hoard plunder not know how to do (Am 3:10)?
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What are looted (Am 3:10)?
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Who/what will overrun the land (Am 3:11)?
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What will an enemy do (Am 3:11)?
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What does a shepherd save from a lion's mouth (Am 3:12)?
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People from what two cities will be saved like a shepherd saves from a lion (Am 3:12)?
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On the day God punishes the house of Jacob what will be destroyed (Am 3:14)?
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On the day God punishes the house of Jacob what will be cut off (Am 3:14)?
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What does God say will be torn down on the day he punishes Israel (Am 3:15)?
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Study Notes
Unique Relationship with Israel
- God declared Israel as unique among all families of the earth for being the only ones He had chosen.
- This special relationship emphasizes Israel's significance in God's plan.
Agreement to Walk Together
- Two individuals can only walk together if they have agreed to do so, highlighting the importance of mutual consent in relationships and actions.
Symbolism of Roaring Lion
- A lion does not roar when it has no prey, symbolizing a lack of power or dominance when essential needs are unmet.
Bird and Trap Metaphor
- A bird falls into a trap only when the snare has been set, underlining the inevitability of consequences once traps are in place.
Response to Alarm in the City
- People tremble when the trumpet is sounded, indicating urgency and fear in the face of impending danger or disaster.
Source of Disaster
- When disaster befalls a city, it is attributed to the Lord, reflecting divine sovereignty over events.
Revelation to Prophets
- The Sovereign Lord reveals His plans to the prophets before taking action, ensuring they are informed messengers of His will.
Title for Prophets
- Amos refers to the prophets as God's servants, signifying their role as facilitators of divine communication.
Roaring Lion and Human Response
- The proper human response to the lion roaring is fear, showcasing a natural instinct to react to threats.
Prophetic Duty
- The command following the Lord’s speech is for people to prophesy, emphasizing the call to declare God’s messages.
Locations of God’s Message
- God proclaims His message to the fortresses of Ashdod and Egypt, indicating areas of strategic importance.
Assembly Declaration
- God instructs the assembly on the mountains of Samaria, a location significant for communal gathering and confrontation.
Presence of Oppression
- The mountains of Samaria are marked by oppression, revealing social injustices prevalent among the people.
Ignorance of Justice
- Those who hoard plunder are described as not knowing what is right, criticizing moral failures among the wealthy.
Plundered Fortresses
- The fortresses of the people have been looted, indicating vulnerability and loss of security within the community.
Threat of the Enemy
- An enemy is projected to overrun the land, representing impending invasion or attack, contributing to fears of destruction.
Actions of the Enemy
- The enemy will plunder the fortresses, symbolizing loss of safety and wealth, resulting in despair among the populace.
Shepherd and Lion's Prey
- A shepherd saves two leg bones and a piece of ear from a lion, illustrating the minimal salvage from otherwise total devastation.
Cities Representing Salvation
- Samaria and Damascus are metaphorically represented as cities from which remnants will be saved, hinting at divine preservation despite turmoil.
Destruction on the Day of Punishment
- God will destroy the altars of Bethel as an act of judgment against the house of Jacob, targeting sites of idolatry.
Cutting Off the Altar's Horns
- On the day of punishment, the horns of the altar will be cut off, symbolizing a complete destruction of the old places of worship.
Destruction of Luxury Houses
- God declares that both winter and summer houses will be torn down, signaling total devastation of comfort and privilege among the people.
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