Background Knowledge
The name Amos in Hebrew means____________
Burden-Bearer
Which nation received God's judgement for all of their sins?
Israel
Who was the adversary in Amos 3:11-12 predicted to conquer Israel?
Assyria
In Amos Chapter 5, Israel was unconcerned about ___________ and ________________.
justice and righteousness
Amos worked with sycamore fruit and was a _______________
Shepherd
Which neighbor received judgement for rejecting the law of God by disobeying his commandments?
Judah
In chapter 5, Israel was encouraged by Amos to hate ____________________ and love the good. If so, God may be merciful to them
EVIL
God showed Amos a basket of _______________________ in chapter 8
According to Amos, who ruled the Northern Kingdom of Israel during time of his prophecy?
Jeroboam II
Which two neighbors took an entire population?
Gaza and Tyrus
Amos was from Tekoa, located in the ________________________ Kingdom.
Judah- Southern
What does it mean to be complacent?
Self-satisfaction or to be pleased with oneself
What is the purpose of the book of Amos?
To state God's judgement against Israel for their idol worship, and taking advantage of the poor.
In Amos Chapter 1 versus 3-5, this neighbor was cruel and greedy.
Damascus
Amos encourages the people in chapter 9 by letting them know that God will one day ________________ his kingdom (the tabernacle of David
RESTORE
After studying the book of Amos, I learned that God gives M__________ and J_____________.
Mercy and Judgement
Judah and Israel
Which neighbor showed intense and uncalled for cruelty?
Ammon
Hebrews 3:15 “_____________ it is_____________, To __________if ye will _____________his _____________, _____________ not your ________________as in the provocation.”
"while (it is) said, (To) day (if ye will) hear (his) voice, harden, (not your) hearts, (as in the provocation."
What is the disease that caused plants to wither in Amos Chapter 4 verse 9?
Blight