Social Justice, True Religion and Divine Love
CRS · 50 practice questions
Social justice and true religion (Amos 2:6-8; 4; 5:1-25; 6:1-14; 7:10-17; 8:4-14; cf. James 1:19-27); divine love and human response (Hosea 1-4; 6:1-11; 14).
- Determine what true religion is.
- Identify the ills that led to the call for social justice in Amos' time.
- Examine the condition in Israel during Hosea's time.
- Analyse Hosea's portrayal of divine love and human response.
Try a few questions
- Practice question 1
The combined message of Amos and Hosea illustrates that true religion requires both ethical conduct toward others and
- A.Genuine relational faithfulness toward God
- B.Elaborate ritual alone, with no ethical requirement
- C.Wealth sufficient to make large offerings
- D.Political power within the nation
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A. Genuine relational faithfulness toward God
Their combined message shows true religion requires both ethical conduct and genuine relational faithfulness to God.
- Practice question 2
Hosea's teaching that God desires 'mercy and not sacrifice' emphasizes God's preference for
- A.Ritual observance over relationship
- B.Genuine relationship and compassion over mere ritual
- C.Wealth given as offerings
- D.No form of worship at all
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B. Genuine relationship and compassion over mere ritual
This teaching emphasizes God's preference for genuine relationship and compassion over mere ritual.
- Practice question 3
Despite portraying Israel's repeated unfaithfulness, Hosea's prophecy ultimately promises
- A.The complete disappearance of Israel as a nation
- B.Eventual restoration, rooted in God's persistent love
- C.Permanent, irreversible rejection
- D.No future relationship between God and Israel
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B. Eventual restoration, rooted in God's persistent love
Hosea's prophecy ultimately promises eventual restoration, rooted in God's persistent, enduring love.
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