Amos — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on amos, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Amos 7:14 (KJV)
What was the occupation of Amos before he was called to prophesy?
Answer: A herdman and a gatherer of sycomore fruit
Study note. Amos told Amaziah he was no prophet's son, but a herdman and gatherer of sycomore fruit.
Lesson 2 · Amos 1:1 (KJV)
From which town in Judah did Amos originate?
Answer: Tekoa
Study note. The book begins by identifying Amos as being among the herdmen of Tekoa.
Lesson 3 · Amos 5:24 (KJV)
According to Amos 5:24, what should run down as waters?
Answer: Judgment
Study note. The Lord desires that judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.
Lesson 4 · Amos 7:7 (KJV)
What did the Lord show Amos in a vision that stood upon a wall made by a line?
Answer: A plumbline
Study note. The Lord stood upon a wall with a plumbline in his hand to show He would set a plumbline in Israel.
Lesson 5 · Amos 8:11 (KJV)
What specific famine does Amos prophesy will come upon the land?
Answer: A famine of hearing the words of the Lord
Study note. God promised a famine not of bread, but of hearing the words of the LORD.
Lesson 6 · Amos 7:10 (KJV)
Who was the priest of Bethel that opposed Amos and told him to flee to Judah?
Answer: Amaziah
Study note. Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam saying Amos had conspired against him.
Lesson 7 · Amos 3:3 (KJV)
Amos asks, 'Can two walk together, except they be' what?
Answer: Agreed
Study note. Amos uses this rhetorical question to illustrate the necessity of agreement for fellowship.
Lesson 8 · Amos 8:2 (KJV)
What did the basket of summer fruit signify in Amos's vision?
Answer: The end is come upon my people of Israel
Study note. The Lord said the basket of summer fruit meant the end was come upon His people.
Lesson 9 · Amos 5:8 (KJV)
Which constellations are mentioned in Amos 5 as being made by the Lord?
Answer: The seven stars and Orion
Study note. Amos exhorts the people to seek Him that maketh the seven stars and Orion.
Lesson 10 · Amos 9:11 (KJV)
What does the Lord promise to raise up in the last days of the book of Amos?
Answer: The tabernacle of David that is fallen
Study note. The Lord promises to raise up the tabernacle of David and close up the breaches thereof.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does amos point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?