Amos Chapter 9 Flashcards

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What does Amos chapter 9 refer to?

Amos chapter 9

According to Amos 9:1, where does Amos see God standing?

at the altar

According to Amos 9:1, what did God instruct them to strike?

the doorposts

According to Amos 9:1, what will happen when the doorposts are struck?

the thresholds may shake Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:1, what does God instruct them to do after the thresholds shake?

break them on the heads of them all Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:1, how will the Lord slay the last of them?

with the sword Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:1, He who flees shall not get away.

True Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:1, He who escapes from them shall be delivered.

False Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:2, where will 'they' dig?

into hell Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:2, what will happen even if they dig into hell?

My hand shall take them Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:2, where will 'they' climb?

up to heaven Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:2, what can God do when they climb up to heaven?

I will bring them down Signup and view all the answers

Match the hiding places of the people in Amos 9:3 with God's response:

on top of Carmel = search and take them at the bottom of the sea = command the serpent to bite them Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:4, what do the people do before their enemies?

go into captivity Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:4, what does the Lord do when the people go into captivity?

command the sword, it shall slay them, set My eyes on them Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:5, who touches the earth and it melts?

the Lord God of hosts Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:5, what happens when the Lord God of hosts touches the earth?

it melts Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:5, what must happen for the earth to melt?

when the Lord God of hosts touches it Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:5, what do all who dwell in the earth do when it melts?

mourn Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:6, what does God build?

His layers in the sky Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:6, what has God founded?

His strata in the earth Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:6, what does God do to the waters of the sea?

calls for them, pours them out Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 9:6, where does God pour out the waters of the sea?

on the face of the earth Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of Amos Chapter 9

Amos receives a vision of God's judgment and power, emphasizing divine authority.
The chapter depicts themes of inescapability of God's judgment and the omnipresence of His presence.

God's Command

God stands at the altar giving instructions to strike the doorposts (Amos 9:1).
The impact of striking the doorposts leads to shaking thresholds and potential destruction.

Inescapability of Judgment

God declares that those who flee will not escape His sword (Amos 9:1).
The fate of the last remaining people is sealed; they will be slain by the sword.

God's Omnipresence

Regardless of where they go—hell or heaven—God's power remains (Amos 9:2).
No hiding place exists, whether on top of Mount Carmel or at the bottom of the sea (Amos 9:3).

Judgment in Hiding

God will search out and take those hiding on Carmel and in the sea (Amos 9:3).
Even in attempts to escape, God's command over creatures like the serpent leads to their downfall.

Captivity and Destruction

When the people go into captivity, God will command the sword to slay them (Amos 9:4).
God’s gaze is set upon the people for harm, indicating His disfavor.

Cosmic Power of God

The Lord God of hosts has the power to touch and melt the earth (Amos 9:5).
Mourning follows the melting of the earth, which swells and subsides like the River of Egypt.

Creation's Majesty

God constructs layers in the sky and strata in the earth, showcasing His creative authority (Amos 9:6).
He commands and pours out the waters of the sea onto the earth.

Summary of Key Themes

The chapter highlights the certainty of God's judgment and the futility of fleeing from divine oversight.
It reaffirms God's ultimate control over creation and humanity's destiny.

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