- In Amos 5:1, is the “I” the prophet or God?
- Does the verse indicate that the destruction of Israel will be followed by respite or that this destruction represents a finality?
- Yet, in Amos 5:4, is there an expression of hope — if one will “search for God”?
- But, where is the search not to take place — and why are these sites mentioned?
- Should the “seeking of God” not take place, according to Amos 5:6 what is to become of Israel, that is, the house of Joseph?
- In Amos 5:7 the Israelites, again, are accused of basic unethical conduct and this is compared to the Divine (Amos 5:8). In Amos 5:9 is indicated the response to those who persecute the impoverished — in what manner?
- In Amos 5:10 who are those who do not deal justice in the city’s gates and who abhor the truth-teller?
- What will become of the economic prosperity and the secure dwellings of the powerful (Amos 5:11)?
- Again, in Amos 5:12, what is the transgression to which the prophet calls attention most forcefully?
- In Amos 5:14, if the Israelites are to “find God” what must they do?
- If justice will prevail (Amos 5:15) what is the anticipated outcome?
- Would Amos 5:16-17 indicate that the prophet is optimistic that “the right things will be done”?
- Why, in Amos 5:18, does the prophet decry those who call for “God’s day”?
- In his description of it, what is “God’s day”?
- Does Amos 5:21 imply that observance is decried — or that it is denounced under certain circumstances?
- As one reads Amos 5:22-24, it becomes clear that what is essential is the performance of –?
- How does the prophet recall the observance pattern of the wilderness days (Amos 5:25)?
- Does the chapter end on a note of hope or despair (Amos 5:27)?
