Elijah/Elisha
Who had twice the power of the other?
Elisha
to which nation did Amos prophesy?
Israel
To which nation did Hosea prophesy?
Israel
Why did people need prophets?
They connected the people to God
What did Amos use to prophesy?
writings/word pictures
Which one parted the Jordan?
both
Where was Amos from?
Tekoa
marry a prostitute
How many prophets are there in total?
48
What did Hosea use to prophesy?
his family
Who was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind, still alive?
Elijah
Name 3 of the nations Amos condemned
Damascus, Gaza, Tyre, Edom, Ammon, Moab, Judah, Israel
Who was Jezreel and what does the name mean?
Hosea's son; God scatters
How many female prophets are there?
7
Name one major theme/sin throughout the prophets?
False Worship, injustice, Idols, mistreatment of the poor
What does Elijah's name mean?
Yahweh is my God
What did Amos do before he was a prophet?
He was a shepherd.
Who was LoRuhama and what does the name mean?
Hosea's daughter; not loved
What is the prophets' famous line?
"Thus says the Lord"
What did Elijah and Elisha use to prophesy?
miracles
Who burned up the soldiers that came to take him?
Elijah
Name one of the word pictures/imagery that Amos uses.
Cows and Bulls of Bashan, Plumb line, fruit basket, stars
Who was LoAmmi and what does the name mean?
Hosea's daughter, not my people
How correct must a prophet be?
100%
Describe how Hosea's life mirrors God's plan for Israel?
(at least 2 reasons)
Hosea, adulterous woman God, Israel
He married her He choose them
They had children He loved them
She left him They left Him
He bought her back He bought them back