Dig In Questions

1) What is one thing that stood out to you about this week's message?

2) In Amos 7:14-15, Amos says that he is "just a shepherd" taking care of fig trees. Have you ever felt like you were "just a..." and God wasn't interested in using you? What would you say to encourage someone who may feel this way?

3) In Amos chapters 2 and 3, we see that God outlines the sins of His people, the Israelites. Telling them in Amos 3:2, "You only have I chosen of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your sins." God's anger stems from His people not living out their calling. What are some ways that you can get distracted from the ways that God calls you to live? What can you do to change this?

4) Read Amos 5:24. What does God desire for us? How can you practically live that out in your life?

5) Is there something that you are incredibly passionate about making right in this world? How can you do that?

6) Read Amos 9:11-12. How has Jesus, (from the line of David), fulfilled this text?