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Free-Will
God gives us the freedom to choose right from wrong and to love.
Who is Rehoboam and why did the empire split?
He is the son of Solomon and he gave the people even heavier burdens so the 10 northern kingdoms did not accept him as king so Solomonś empire split into two.
Who anointed Elisha?
Elijah
Who is Jehu?
A general who killed Jezebel and Ahabś family. Jehu destroyed all the places false gods were worshipped and killed all the false priests.
What did Assyria do?
He attacked Israel and took over the countryside and he deported them to Mesopotamia.
Idolatry
Giving worship to a creature or thing instead of to God. Idolatry is forbidden by the First Commandment.
What did Jeroboam do?
He did not want people worshipping in Judah, he created altars with a golden bull so people started worshipping the bulls.
What do we learn from the prophets?
Their words and actions show that God is loving and faithful to him.
Who is Jehoash?
A king who began a period of power and prosperity for the Israelites.
Who is Amos?
Amos was called to be prophet during the reign of Jeroboam 11.
Faith
is a gift from God
Where are the deeds of Elijah and Elisha recorded?
In the First and Second Book of Kings
What did Jeroboam do?
Under his rule Israel regained lost land and established peace with the southern kingdom of Judah.
What did Amos tell the Israelites?
That they were heartless, greedy,and dishonest, he told them they were turning there backs on God, and what they were doing was injustice.
What did King Solomon do?
Made the people pay heavy taxes, forced them to work on many projects for long hours, and turned himself away from God.
What does Elijahś name mean?
¨ Yahweh is my God¨
Who is Ahab?
One of the worst northern kings, married Jezebel and let her kill all the people who believed in one true God.
What were the Problems in Israel?
Some Israelites were wealthy but most were poor which led to inequality and greediness.
Who is Hosea?
Because the Israelites were did not listen to Amos. God called Hosea to be a prophet. Hosea married Gomer who was unfaithful to him. Just like the Isrealites were unfaithful to God.
Why did Solomon loose the right to rule?
Who are the two main prophets?
Elisha and Elijah
What happens after Ahabś death?
His sons took over and tried to turn the people back to God but their mother was too powerful and influential so they were not successful.
What were the Religious Problems?
The real meaning of the covenant was forgotten, many people no longer fulfilled their promises to God, and the faith of the Israelites was almost completely lost.
What did Hosea do?
Hosea told the Israelites that their promise of faithfulness to God was empty unless they could show their love by the way they lived.