Chapter 21- Elijah and Amos Flashcards
Who is a prophet who called his people back to believe in the one true God?
Elijah
What are prophets?
people God calls to speak his word to others
Who was the northern kingdom ruled by?
Ahab
Who vowed to kill Elijah?
Jezebel
What did Ahab do when he found a vineyard owned by his neighbor Naboth?
Jezebel arranged to have Naboth falsely accused of a crime. Naboth was stoned to death and Ahab got his vineyard.
What did Jezebel do when she found out that Ahab ordered all false idols to be destroyed?
She became even more angrier with Elijah and tried to have him killed. She failed because Elijah was protected by God.
How did Elijah get taken to heaven?
A fiery chariot came down and carried hi away.
Who did The Lord call to be his prophet to remind his people to care for one another and their responsibilities?
Amos
What did Amos take care of in Tekoa?
He raised sheep and took care of sycamore trees.
What did Amos warn the city after verbally attacking them?
Bad things would happen if they didn’t return to God.
What did Amos tell the Israelites about the day of The Lord?
It would come but it would be a day of darkness for them, a day when they would suffer from their sins.
What is the goal of social justice?
Having all people live together in love by ensuring that all live truely human lives.
What did Amos tell the people to worship with?
An open heart
