Judgment of Nations: The Surprising Sovereignty of God

Immanuel Baptist Richmond

Judgment of Nations: The Surprising Sovereignty of God

January 18, 2015 • Michael Wilburn

APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
• What does it say about God that he not only judges his covenant people, but also the nations?
• Look for the word “because” (Amos 1:2-2:3) and answer, why was God’s judgment justified?
• How does God’s sovereignty help Christians read the daily news?
• Since God judges the nations, how must Christians and the church set priorities over time and resources?

The Restoration of Israel

April 12, 2015 • Michael Wilburn

APPLICATION QUESTIONS: • To what "day" is Amos referring (Amos 9:11, 13)? • What specific words in Amos 9:11-15 refer to restoration? Are the fulfillments figurative or literal? • Since verse 13 speaks of God’s abundant blessings, list ways in God his blessed you abundantly. • Since God preserves a remnant of Israel today, how should Christians value Israel as a people group and as a nation?

The Vision of the Altar

March 29, 2015 • Michael Wilburn

APPLICATION QUESTIONS: • What is an altar and what does it represent? • How do you want to be perceived? Since no one can hide from God (Amos 9:2-4), how does God perceive you? • Does it comfort or scare you that God sees all things (Amos 9:8)? Why? • Amos 9:8 says, “I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob, declares the Lord”. What does that tell you about God’s character?

The Vision of Summer Fruit

March 22, 2015 • Michael Wilburn

APPLICATION QUESTIONS: • Do you work well with a deadline? Why or why not? • What advantage is there in Scripture warning of looming judgment? • Read the account of Israel’s dishonest (vs. 4-6). How can you grow in honesty? • Is there a famine for God’s Word today? Support your conclusion with examples.