Amos Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of the book of Amos with 10 multiple-choice Bible questions, each with an explanation and the chapter to read.
What nation did Amos prophesy against for its sins of oppression?
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1. What nation did Amos prophesy against for its sins of oppression?
- A) Israel (correct answer)
- B) Egypt
- C) Moab
- D) Edom
Answer: Israel. Amos prophesied against Israel for its sins, including oppression. Amos 1
2. What punishment did God announce for Israel's sins?
- A) Longer lifespans
- B) Military defeat (correct answer)
- C) Prosperity and peace
- D) Increased wealth
Answer: Military defeat. God announced military defeat as punishment for Israel's sins. Amos 2
3. What does God call the people of Israel to do in Amos?
- A) Build more temples
- B) Rejoice in their wealth
- C) Ignore the prophets
- D) Repent of their sins (correct answer)
Answer: Repent of their sins. God calls the people to repent of their sins to avoid judgment. Amos 3
4. What did God accuse the people of ignoring in Amos?
- A) His commandments
- B) His miracles
- C) His discipline (correct answer)
- D) His blessings
Answer: His discipline. God accused the people of ignoring His discipline and not returning to Him. Amos 4
5. What does Amos lament for Israel?
- A) Their prosperity
- B) Their idolatry
- C) Their impending judgment (correct answer)
- D) Their military strength
Answer: Their impending judgment. Amos laments for Israel, warning them of impending judgment due to their sins. Amos 5
6. Who does God accuse of ignoring the poor and oppressed?
- A) The judges
- B) The wealthy (correct answer)
- C) The prophets
- D) The priests
Answer: The wealthy. God accuses the wealthy and comfortable of ignoring the plight of the poor. Amos 6
7. What vision does Amos see that symbolizes God's judgment?
- A) A vision of fire
- B) A vision of a lion
- C) A vision of a flood
- D) A vision of locusts (correct answer)
Answer: A vision of locusts. Amos sees a vision of locusts, representing God's judgment on Israel. Amos 7
8. What does Amos see in his vision of the end?
- A) Joy and celebration
- B) Victory over enemies
- C) Peace and prosperity
- D) Famine and destruction (correct answer)
Answer: Famine and destruction. Amos sees a vision of famine and destruction, but also hope for restoration. Amos 8
9. What does God promise in the restoration of Israel?
- A) To destroy their enemies
- B) To gather His people (correct answer)
- C) To abandon them
- D) To increase their wealth
Answer: To gather His people. God promises to gather His people and restore Israel in the future. Amos 9
10. What does Amos call the people to seek in his lament?
- A) Fame and success
- B) Wealth and power
- C) Justice and righteousness (correct answer)
- D) Knowledge and wisdom
Answer: Justice and righteousness. Amos calls on the people to seek justice and righteousness in their lives. Amos 5