Elijah Prophet

What does Elijah lack in the Old Testament?

There is no 'Book of Elijah'.

Who is considered the father of the prophets?

Elijah.

What does the name 'Elijah' mean?

YHWH is my God.

Under whose rule did Elijah live?

King Ahab.

Who did King Ahab marry?

The Canaanite princess Jezebel.

What were the main concerns of Elijah and Elisha?

Social justice and religious devotion to YHWH.

Why is social justice always connected to religious devotion to YHWH?

Devotion to YHWH requires commitment to social justice.

What is the description of Amos?

A shepherd and tree farmer near Bethlehem in the Southern Kingdom.

When and where did Amos’ prophetic ministry take place?

In the Northern Kingdom during the rule of Jeroboam.

What is Amos known for?

A separate, recorded collection of sayings.

(True/False) The book of the Prophet Amos was written by Amos himself.

False.

(True/False) If alive today, the Prophet Amos would be a vocal opponent of minimum wage.

False.

Why was Amos angry at the wealthy?

For pouring excess money into the Temple sacrifice.

How did the wealthy justify their oppressive lifestyles?

By purchasing many animals for Temple sacrifice and public displays of 'piety'.

What was Amos’s message often about?

Judgment.

What did Amos believe about the destruction of the people?

It was meant to be instructive, not destructive.

(True/False) Both Amos and Hosea anticipated the fall of the Northern Kingdom to the Babylonians.

False; they anticipated the Neo-Assyrian Empire would take over.

What was Gomer known as in relation to Hosea?

A known prostitute whom God called Hosea to marry.

What is the symbolism of Hosea's marriage to Gomer?

God’s everlasting love for his people, Israel.