Old Testament · Minor Prophets
Amos Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of Amos: justice, the shepherd-prophet and judgement on Israel.
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What famous phrase does Amos use to describe what God desires instead of empty worship?
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Answer: B. Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream
Amos 5:24 contains this famous call for justice and righteousness instead of ritual without substance.
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What was Amos's occupation before God called him to prophesy?
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Answer: D. A shepherd and tender of sycamore fruit
Amos 7:14 describes Amos as a shepherd and a tender of sycamore fruit, not a professional prophet.
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Who was the prophet called by God to deliver His message to Israel in the book of Amos?
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Answer: D. Amos
Amos was a shepherd and fig tree farmer called by God to prophesy against Israel (Amos 1:1).
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Amos predicts the destruction of which city as a consequence of Israel's sins?
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Answer: B. Samaria
Amos prophesies the fall of Samaria, the capital of Israel, due to its injustice (Amos 3:9-11).
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Which nation is primarily the target of Amos's prophecies?
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Answer: C. Israel (Northern Kingdom)
Amos prophesied mainly against the northern kingdom of Israel, warning of impending judgment (Amos 7:10-17).
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In Amos, which nation is primarily condemned for its violence and oppression?
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Answer: C. Israel
Amos prophesies against the northern kingdom of Israel for its social injustice and idolatry (Amos 2:6-8).
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What is the key covenant theme emphasized in Amos?
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Answer: A. Justice and righteousness
Amos emphasizes that true covenant obedience involves justice and righteousness (Amos 5:21-24).
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Which historical context best explains the messages in Amos?
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Answer: A. The prosperous reign of Jeroboam II
Amos prophesies during Jeroboam II’s reign, a time of economic prosperity but social injustice (Amos 1:1).
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According to Amos, what does God hate regarding Israel's religious festivals?
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Answer: B. He despises their feast days because their hearts are not right
Amos 5:21 records God saying 'I hate, I despise your feast days' due to their lack of justice and righteousness.
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What is the significance of the 'Day of the Lord' in Amos?
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Answer: A. A day of judgment against Israel
Amos warns that the 'Day of the Lord' will be a time of darkness and judgment (Amos 5:18-20).
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What is the primary theme of the book of Amos?
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Answer: A. Judgment and social justice
Amos emphasizes God's judgment against Israel's social injustice and religious hypocrisy (Amos 2:6-7).
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How does the book of Amos conclude regarding Israel's future?
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Answer: C. With promises of restoration and return from exile
Amos 9:11-15 concludes with hopeful promises of restoration, rebuilding, and return to the land.
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What literary style is most characteristic of the book of Amos?
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Answer: B. Poetry and vivid imagery
Amos contains poetic oracles, vivid metaphors, and imagery to convey messages (Amos 5:24; 8:1-3).
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What vision does Amos describe of God standing beside an altar?
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Answer: A. God commanding that the temple be struck so that the pillars shake
Amos 9:1 describes this vision of judgment where God commands the striking of the temple until the pillars shake.
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Which geographical region is NOT explicitly mentioned in the book of Amos?
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Answer: D. Jericho
Amos mentions Tekoa (Amos 1:1), Bethel, Damascus, and other locations, but not Jericho.
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Answer key
- B. Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream
- D. A shepherd and tender of sycamore fruit
- D. Amos
- B. Samaria
- C. Israel (Northern Kingdom)
- C. Israel
- A. Justice and righteousness
- A. The prosperous reign of Jeroboam II
- B. He despises their feast days because their hearts are not right
- A. A day of judgment against Israel
- A. Judgment and social justice
- C. With promises of restoration and return from exile
- B. Poetry and vivid imagery
- A. God commanding that the temple be struck so that the pillars shake
- D. Jericho
About the book of Amos
Amos is the 30th book of the Bible and belongs to the Minor Prophets section of the Old Testament. It has 9 chapters. Amos, a shepherd from Tekoa, called Israel to account for injustice and empty worship: “let justice roll down like waters.”
Using this quiz with a group
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