Amos: Seek God & Live. Amos 6 WOE!

Amos: Seek God & Live. Amos 6. WOE!

Read Amos 6

• What stands out to you in this passage?

In verses 4-6, Amos gives some examples of how God’s people were living. Taken together, these convey a sense of luxury and ease, which Amos is prophesying against.

• How could you rewrite this list with examples from contemporary Western culture?

The list is framed by verse 1, and the second half of verse 6 through to verse 8.

• What do these verses have in common? What is the key sin that Israel is committing?

Verses 12 and 13 also show us the key concerns of this chapter.

• What is going on here?
• Why do you think God is responding so aggressively? Why are these things such a big deal to him?
• What do you sense God might be saying to you today?
• What are you going to do about it?