new dimensions of the 8thcentury prophetic movement‚ where ecstasy‚ which has been cited by many scholars as illustrating the borrowed phenomenon‚ has been replaced or fundamentally undermined by a more rationalistic approach to problems bedevilling Israel. Amos‚ it can be argued‚ seems to have inaugurated a movement of rationalist who made sense out of the word of Yahweh. It is in this light that a critical analysis of the book of Amos will reveal even the relevance of Amos’ thought patterns to the
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did Amos prophesy? a. Hezekiah b. Uzziah‚ king of Judah c. Jeroboam the son of Joash‚ king of Israel d. All of the above e. B & C 2. To whom does GOD reveal his secrets? (3:7) a. The Levites b. The kings c. The priests d. The prophets e. None of the above 3. What was the Lord going to raise up? a. A nation that would afflict Israel b. A standard of righteousness c. Locusts d. Prophets e. None of the above 4. What occupations
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Hosea‚ rather than being chosen like with Jeremiah. This is shown in Hosea 1:1‚ “The word of the Lord that came to Hosea son of Beeri‚ in the days of Kings Uzziah‚ Jotham‚ Ahaz‚ and Hezekiah of Judah‚ and in the days of King Jeroboam son of Joash of Israel.” Jeremiah was also sanctified and blessed by the Lord compared to the other prophets‚ Hosea and Isaiah. In Jeremiah 1:5‚ “…and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” The fact that God saved Jeremiah
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and said‚ “Look‚ if the Lord would make windows in heaven‚ could this thing be?” And he said‚ “In fact‚ you shall see it with your eyes‚ but you shall not eat of it.” a. Hear the word of the Lord: Though the King of Israel blamed the Lord for the calamity that came upon Israel and Samaria‚ God still had a word for the king and the nation – and it was a good word. b. Tomorrow about this time: God’s promise through Elisha was that in 24 hours the economic situation in Samaria would be completely
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Essay Question 2 During the time of Samuel‚ why did the people of Israel desire a king? Why was Saul chosen‚ and‚ ultimately‚ why was he rejected? What attribute did David display that made him a better king than Saul? What sin did Solomon commit that ultimately led to the division of Israel after his death? Submit this assignment through SafeAssign by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 4. Regarding Essay #2: Your task is to craft a 750-1000 word essay (double spaced‚ 12 point Times New Roman)
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CREATION OF ISRAEL Definitions: zionism: ‘to create for the jewish people a home in palestine secured by the public law’ 1) a homeland state set up for jews‚ by jews 2) movement for the reestablishment and protection of a Jewish nation in what is now Israel. Established as political organisation 1897 by Theodor Herzl anti-semitism - a dislike of Jews (has been around since Christian times) ottoman empire - modern day Turkey holy land - modern day Israel and Palestine mandate - commission
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Tale of Three Kings Assignment But the Lord said to Samuel‚ “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature‚ because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance‚ but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7) “A Tale of Three Kings” is a book that can offer hope to the hopeless‚ and healing to the brokenhearted. This is a book that will help you to look inside yourself and see if the desires of your heart are truly pure. People
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Ephraim Mentality Power This can be described as the control and influence over other people and their actions. It is also physical force or strength. “The men of Ephraim called out their forces‚ crossed over to Zaphon and said to Jephthah‚ "Why did you go to fight the Ammonites without calling us to go with you? We’re going to burn down your house over your head." Jephthah answered‚ "I and my people were engaged in a great struggle with the Ammonites‚ and although I called‚ you didn’t save
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Israel should be the land for the Palestinians despite the fact that it was the promise land for the Israelis. The Palestinians have set their communities and home and made their own nation on the land of Israel‚ therefore‚ it is not fair that the Israelis force the Palestinians off the land. Palestinians today are persecuted by the Israelis and have their homes on Israeli soil destroyed and land taken by the Israelis. Israel has no right to violate human rights‚ including maltreating the Palestinians
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Comparing King David and Beowulf Beowulf and King David are seen as some of the most brave heroes. Though one story comes from the Bible and is true‚ the other is a fictional poem. These two stories and two people are not that different. For example‚ a shepherd boy kills a giant and a man slays a dragon. Both men are great warriors‚ noble Kings‚ and kill a repulsive beast. First‚ a true leader has the confidence to stand alone and the courage to make tough decisions; he
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