Elijah and Amos speak for the Lord Flashcards
(27 cards)
Who are prophets?
Prophets are people called by God to speak His word to others
What special gift do prophets receive?
The special gift of seeing things as they truly are
What is the role of prophets?
To point out how people are turning away from God and to tell them what they need to do to return to Him
What happened after Solomon’s death?
The chosen people and most of their kings became unfaithful to the Lord
What do prophets encourage people to do?
To turn away from sin toward God and to live as His people
What are prophetic books named for?
A prophet
Which are the three longest prophetic books?
Jeremiah and Ezekiel and Isaiah
What distinguishes major prophets from minor prophets?
Major prophets have longer books, while minor prophets have shorter ones
What role did prophets serve during Elijah’s time?
They were often advisors
Who ruled the northern kingdom during Elijah’s time?
King Ahab and Queen Jezebel
What was the contest that Elijah held?
A contest between God and Baal
What was Jezebel’s reaction after Elijah proved Baal was not God?
She vowed to kill Elijah
What did Elijah do regarding King Ahab?
He spoke about Ahab’s double dealing and foretold his punishment
Who did Elijah pass his spirit to?
The prophet Elisha
How did Elijah depart from the earth?
He was taken away by a fiery chariot
What do Jewish people do in anticipation of Elijah’s return during Passover?
They leave a large cup and an empty chair for Elijah
What was Amos’s occupation before becoming a prophet?
He was a shepherd and took care of sycamore trees
What was Amos’s mission?
To tell the people of Israel about their idle worship and injustices
What did Amos warn the rich people about?
That bad things would happen if they did not return to God
What did Amos teach about human dignity?
All human beings have equal dignity and are called to eliminate inequalities
What happened to Amos after causing trouble?
He was banished from the Temple by King Jeroboam
What did the Israelites look forward to regarding the Day of the Lord?
When God would come to conquer their enemies and make them the most powerful nation
What did Amos say about the Day of the Lord?
It would be a day of darkness for the Israelites due to their iniquities
What are corporal works of mercy?
Actions that help meet the physical needs of people
