Guiding Questions: Amos 9

This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

  1. Where would the prophet be in terms of the description of the first verse?
  2. Why is this prediction set in the most kadosh of locations?
  3. Is there any escape from that which will unfold (Amos 9:2-3)?
  4. Even in exile, will they be spared further punishment?
  5. Amos 9:5-6 affirm the majesty of Divinity and its omnipotence; how would this relate to the previous verses?
  6. Does the mood of the prophecy change with Amos 9:7?
  7. What is the significance of comparing the Israelites to the sons of the dark skinned (Ethiopians)?
  8. While God brought the Israelites out of Egypt, God also brought the Philistines from; what is the implication?
  9. In the last analysis, irrespective of love and selection, what is the attitude of God towards the transgressor (Amos 9:8)?
  10. Yet, there is some hope (end of verse 8) — what is it?
  11. Will those Israelites who dwell outside of Israel be spared (Amos 9:9-10)?
  12. Yet, when that “process” has been complete what is predicted (Amos 9:11)?
  13. And with the coming of that will nature respond favorably?
  14. What will become of the exiled folk?
  15. And, in Amos 9:15, what is the final prophecy of Amos for Israel and in whose name does he state it?

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