Religion Test: Amos, Micah, Hosea, and Isaiah
what does the name "Immanuel" mean?
"God is with us"
who are Hosea's three children and their meaning? What do the people realize after Hosea tells them these names?
*Lo-ruhama which means "not-pitied" *Lo-ammi which means "not my people" *Jezreel which means "shameful butchery" the people then realize that God will break the covenant
Micah's message to the people is...
-corrupt leaders are misleading the people -God will destroy both nations by Assyria destroying Israel and Babylon destroying Judah -Hope a time will come when the Jewish nation will be restored and worship God
list four ways the people were being misled during Micah's time by their leaders:
-priests teaching for money -worshiping of idols -prophets foretelling the future for money -judges are excepting bribes -nobles are exploiting the poor
what are Amos's three complaints he gives the people?
1. Israel's disregard for God's law of justice and righteousness 2. oppression of the poor 3. the worship of false gods
what does Hosea pay to get Gomer out of slavery?
15 pieces of silver and a homer and a lethech of barley
the people at the time of Isaiah were under the rule of king _____.
Ahaz
what high priest orders Amos back to Judah?
Amaziah
the enemy of Judah and Israel was
Assyria
who is the false god Gomer worships?
Baal
what is the cult center of Israel?
Bethel
Amaziah is the priest of ______, who warns Jeroboam, king of __________, what will happen if the people continue their ways.
Bethel; Israel
Isaiah loved ___________ and knew about them through his education
Davidic Covenant
Jesus will come from the
Davidic line
what are the three major parts of the Book of Isaiah and describe each.
First Isaiah: who pleads with Judah's kings and people before the Babylonian exile; written by Isaiah himself Second Isaiah: who speaks during and at the end of the exile Third Isaiah: who was with the people as they returned to Judah from the exile
who is the prostitute Hosea marries?
Gomer
Israel is a symbol of...
Gomer because she is unfaithful just as Israel is
Isaiah was the prophet known as:
Herald of Faith
Hosea comes from the northern kingdom of _________.
Israel
Hosea is a native of
Israel
Who is Hosea's message directed to?
Israel
what does Hosea's marriage to a harlot wife symbolic of?
Israel's infidelity to Yahweh
Hosea lives during the reign of __________ and fall of ___________.
Jeroboam; Jerusalem
What cities to Micah especially preach?
Jerusalem and Samaria
Amos was a man from
Judah
Isaiah as called to preach to
Judah
Isaiah's message was directed at:
Judah (Jerusalem)
Amos is the called the Prophet of?
Justice
Hosea is known as the Prophet of _________.
Love
the word of the Lord came to Micah of ____________________ int he days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of ________________.
Moresheth; Judah
the prophet Micah is Prophet of __________.
Peace
Amos was not a wealthy man, but was sent to prophesy to the wealthy of
Samaria
Amos was a shepherd from ________.
Tekoa
Amos is a firm believer in __________, and responds to _____________.
Yahweh, God's call
What is Isaiah's dream?
a "peaceable kingdom" where the world would live in peace with one another (read Isaiah 11:1-11)
what was Isaiah's occupation?
a scribe employed by Uzziah
Hosea writes to bring Israel
back to the knowledge of the Lord
Why was Amos angery at the people?
because of their disregard for God's law
how do Christians understand Isaiah's prophecies about a child to come who will be the ideal king?
believe the angel Gabriel came to the virgin to deliver the news she would bear a son that would be Jesus the "Messiah"; believed also in Isaiah's longing for the ideal king in which God would deliver to the world as Jesus Christ
"Infidelity" in Israel's behavior means:
betrayal of justice, compassion, and integrity
who was Micah's message mostly toward?
corrupt leaders who should be models of good
because of ____________ and _________________ of their leaders, Samaria and Jerusalem will fall to their enemies.
corruption; selfishness
the penalty for infidelity was...
death
what did Amos prophesize?
destruction of Israel and captivity of the people
the message of Isaiah to Judah is one of
faith, hope, and TRUST
the crimes of Israel were
false swearing, lying, murder, stealing, adultery (refer to Hosea 4:1-2)
Hosea's occupation was a
farmer
what were the three visions of Amos?
fire, locusts, and the Plummet
Hosea says God will always _________ and has unconditional ______ for us.
forgive, love
false god of the Samarians was the?
golden calf
what is a cult?
group of religious people in which the religion is misinterpreted
"Amos answered Amaziah, 'I was no prophet, nor have I belonged to a company of prophets; I was a shephard and a dresser of sycamores. The Lord took me from the flock, and said to me, Go, prophesy to my people Israel." (Amos 7:14-15) what is Amos referring to here? Was he a professional prophet? explain.
his call to be a prophet; he is not a professional prophet because he is explaining his vocation was a personal call from God
why was Hosea's reputation ruined?
his marriage to Gomer
"stump of Jesse" symbolizes
how the line is stopped and the Messiah will come from the Davidic roots (Isaiah 11:1)
Isaiah is the son of Amoz and very _________.
intelligent
Amos works for _________.
justice
Isaiah was educated and wrote so good that he was able to work for the...
king
Isaiah is the first of the ________________.
major prophets
Samaria is capital of the ________--.
northern kingdom
Christ is called the prince
of peace
Judah rejects the worship of God and relies on
pagan religions and military strength
The Book of Micah is a collection of writings of _______________________ and ______________________.
proclamation of punishment; salvation
Amos calls Israel to ______.
repent
Amos compares the people thoughts of the poor to a pair of _______________.
sandals
what is Amos's occupation?
tender of sycamore figs and shephard
Isaiah's dream was that every creature live in
the "Peaceable Kingdom"
what is Isaiah's favorite title for God?
the Holy One of Israel
why is Amos considered a minor prophet?
the book of Amos is not lengthy
the false god of Jeroboam is...
the golden calf
the main theme of Micah would be:
the social issues at the time caused by corrupt leaders are misleading the people
what are the three important elements of Isaiah's call?
the vision, the burning coal which purifies his lips, and his response when he is overwhelmed by sinfulness and then responds "Here I am Lord", "Send me!"
describe the people of the north?
they have no regard for the poor, worship the false god of the golden calf under the rule of Jeroboam, are greedy and selfish, and have disregard for justice and righteousness
Isaiah warns the nation of Judah of their arrogance and that they must put their ______________________.
trust in God because God promises to deliver all who trust in him
Isaiah had access to the king because he was from an:
upper class family
God calls to Isaiah in a
vision
How is the birth of "Immanuel" interpreted at the time of Isaiah?
was a belief not yet devloped, and they assumed the prophecy of Immanuel referred to the future birth of a perfect Davidic prince who would rule Judah in the age of peace and justice
"Hear this word women of the mountains of Samaria, you cows of Bashan. You who oppress the weak and abuse the needy; Who say to your lords, 'Bring drink for us!'" (Amos 4:1). Who is Amos speaking to, what message is he trying to give, and where is he preaching?
wealthy women; they are self-centered, have excessive wealth, and are oppressing the poor; Samaria
Amos is a __________ prophet.
writing