Week 14 • God Hates Pride & Evil  (Amos 6:1-8)

Memory Verse: Proverbs 8:13

In each reading assignment look for a . . .

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

Proverbs 22 Personal Study Notes:

Proverbs 23 Personal Study Notes:

Proverbs 24 Personal Study Notes:

Amos 6 Personal Study Notes:

Amos 7 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  

• Who is the most prideful or the most humble famous person you can think of & why do you think that?

• Why would Judah (Zion) & Israel (Samaria) have felt secure & at ease, ignoring the warning of God of their impending destruction by an invading nation (v.1-3)?

• In v.4-6, what examples of luxury, greed & selfishness had their pride led them to?

• Read Proverbs 10:22 & 21:5. Wealth is a blessing from God & can be a result of diligent work; therefore, it is not inherently evil. What made the lifestyle enjoyed by the wealthy in Israel evil? (v.6)

• How does God respond to the pride of Israel (Jacob)? (v.8)

• Read Proverbs 8:13 & 16:18. Why is pride so dangerous?

• Read 1 Timothy 6:6-10. What should the wealthy among us & we as American Christians, wealthy compared to most of the world, learn from God’s judgement of Israel in Amos 6 & from this passage in 1 Timothy?

• Read 2 Corinthians 9:8-12. Why does God make his grace abound to us, & how can generosity combat greed, pride & injustice?

Prayer: Lord God, we humble ourself before you. Thank you for your grace that abounds to us. Lead us to repent of pride, & inspire us to be generous, helping people here, there, & everywhere for your glory. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.