RE revision, prophets, Advent and Jubilee Year Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is a prophet?
A prophet is someone who delivers messages from God.
What is Advent?
Advent is the 4 weeks before Christmas where we prepare for the coming of Jesus.
What occurs every 25 years in the Christian tradition?
A Jubilee Year.
What is a Jubilee Year?
A holy year and a time for forgiveness and new beginnings.
Who was Saint Oscar Romero?
A modern-day prophet and the Archbishop of El Salvador.
What happened to Saint Oscar Romero?
He was killed at his own mass for speaking out against injustice in El Salvador.
Who was Jeremiah?
A prophet who worked for the king Jedekia.
What warning did Jeremiah give to King Jedekia?
If he did not turn back to God, his kingdom would fall.
What happened to King Jedekia’s kingdom?
It fell to Babylon.
Who was the prophet Amos?
A shepherd called by God to address the people’s treatment of the poor.
What message did Amos convey to the people?
Their treatment of the poor was wrong, and they should stop.
Fill in the blank: A prophet sometimes has _______ or visions from God that they pass on.
[dreams]
True or False: The Jubilee Year is a time for celebration and excess.
False.
