Week 11 • God Speaks His Word Through His People

(Amos 1:1-15)

Memory Verse: Amos 1:2

In each reading assignment look for a . . .

Sin to Confess • Promise to Claim • Attitude to Change • Command to Obey • Example to Follow

Psalm 119:161-168 Personal Study Notes:

Psalm 119:169-176 Personal Study Notes:

Proverbs 14 Personal Study Notes:

Amos 1 Personal Study Notes:

Amos 2 Personal Study Notes:

Accountability Question

• Did everyone read all five assignments?

• What application points did you find?

Group Participation

• Where are we on our ministry project?

• Have someone take requests and lead prayer.

• Have someone tell the story or paraphrase.

• Have someone read the Bible passage.

• Have someone facilitate the Bible study using the weekly discussion questions.

Weekly Discussion Questions  

• Have you ever had to speak to a small or large group of people, & how did it go?

• Read Amos 7:14-15. Who was Amos and what do we know about him?

• Who was Amos speaking God’s word to, who was he speaking about, and what was his general message?

• In verse 2, what animal is Amos comparing God’s voice to, & what can we learn about God from this? (see also Amos 3:8)

• Verses 3-15 speak God’s judgement of several nations surrounding Israel. What sins is he judging them for?

• The Lord says he will send fire to judge each of the nations in this passage. What are some reasons fire is a form of God’s judgement throughout Scripture?

• Read 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9. What ultimate judgement awaits those who don’t know God, don’t obey his gospel, & afflict God’s people?

• Read Acts 4:10-13. God used ordinary people in the early church to speak his word, just like he did with Amos. How can we take their example?

Prayer: Oh Lord Jesus, you are the Lion of Judah, the Righteous Judge of all people for all time. Thank you for speaking your word to us, for saving us from our sin, and help us speak your word to others. In Jesus name and for your glory, Amen.