JUSTICE
What is the theme of this quarter's lessons?
God's prophets demand JUSTICE
What prophet comes before Obadiah and after Joel in the Bible.
Amos
True or False: The rich were going to be evicted from their land.
True - Micah 2:10
Name the prophet that God speaks to in Zechariah 7:8?
Zechariah
What was one of the injustices committed by the leaders of Israel?
mistreatment of the needy, corruption, exploit the defenseless, and idolatry
What is another word for "a" justice (noun)?
Judge
What type of punishment will God send to Judah & palaces?
Fire
What does the Lord require of his people in Micah 6:8?
to do justly, to love mercy, and walk humbly with thy God
Where did the Lord instruct Jeremiah to stand and speak?
At the gate of the Lord's house/temple
What king used unpaid labor to build his palace?
King Jehoiakim
What are Christians called to live for and serve as advocates for?
Justice
What are the types of houses destroyed in Amos 6:11?
The great house and the little house.
What will happen to the lips of the truth speakers?
need to cover their lips bec. no answer from God. Mic 3:7
What characteristic does God share about himself in Malachi 3:6?
God does not change.
In Malachi, what did the people neglect to do as one of their responsibilities.
tithe
What is an 8-letter synonym for "justice"?
F-A-I-R-N-E-S-S
How did God respond to the people celebrating their feast days?
God despised, hated and would not accept their feast days.
Micah prophesied that Zion and Jerusalem will experience this.
Destruction - Micah 3:12
God saw no ___ and no ____ to intervene for the people.
no man and no intercessor; Isaiah 59:16
What four prophets exposed injustices among the people and leaders of Israel and Judah?
Jeremiah, Zechariah, Ezekiel and Malachi
What two places was God's judgement upon?
Israel and Judah
In Amos 6:12, what did the people change righteousness/justice into?
wormwood, poison, bitterness
What image is used in Micah 7:17 to describe the nations response to God's movement?
They will lick dust like a snake, like creatures crawling on the ground.
Name one of the just actions of the righteous father in Ezekiel 18:7
does not oppress, returns what he took, does not commit robbery, food for hungry, clothing for the needy
What type of Messenger will be sent to the temple in Malachi?
The messenger of the covenant.