Elijah and Amos speak for the Lord Flashcards
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What are profits?
Profits are people called by God to speak his words to others
Profits have a special gift of seeing things as they truly are.
What is the role of a prophet?
To point out how people are turning away from God and to tell them how to return
Prophets encourage people to turn away from sin and live as God’s people.
What happened after Solomon’s death?
The chosen people and most of their kings became unfaithful to the Lord
God called prophets to remind the people of the covenant.
What are the three longest prophetic books named for?
The major prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel
The other prophets are referred to as minor prophets.
Who were the early prophets often advisors to?
Kings
During Elijah’s time, the northern Kingdom was ruled by King Ahab and Queen Jezebel.
What contest did Elijah hold?
A contest between God and BAAL
Elijah proved that BAAL was not God, leading to Jezebel vowing to kill him.
Where was Amos from?
Tekoa, a town in Judah
Amos was a shepherd and cared for sycamore trees.
What was Amos’s mission?
To prophecy to the people of Israel about idol worship and injustice
He warned them of doom and destruction if they did not return to God.
What did Amos teach about human dignity?
All human beings have equal dignity and we are called to eliminate inequalities
He confronted the rich city people about their injustice.
What did the Israelites look forward to?
The day of the Lord when God would conquer their enemies
They believed it would make them the world’s 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 inequities
They would suffer for their sins.
What are corporal works of mercy?
Actions that help meet the physical needs of people
Examples include feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless.
What are spiritual works of mercy?
Actions that help meet the needs of the spirit
Examples include counseling the doubtful and comforting the sorrowful.
What do people and communities advocate for?
Social justice and fair treatment for every member of society
This includes respecting the dignity and basic human rights of all people.
What is a prophet?
A person God calls to speak his word to others
Prophets play a crucial role in guiding people back to God.
How did Elijah’s work as a prophet end?
He was taken away on a fiery chariot
This event signifies his unique role and divine calling.
