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Vision of Prophet Amos with Biblical references are;The vision of swarm of locust ( Amos 7:1-3)The vision of fire (Amos 7: 4-6)The vision of the plumb line (Amos 7:7-9)The vision of basket of summer fruits (Amos 8:1-3)The vision of the destruction of the Altar ( Amos 9:1-4)
Socio-economic background of Prophet Amos include;Sexual immolarity was wide spreadThere was hypocrisy in worshipThere was massive corruption/briberyThe rich merchants accumulated wealth by exploiting the poorWealth was concentrated in towns where trade thrivedWealth/power was concentrated in the hands of the kingsThe gap between the poor and the rich was great.There was economic prosperity in Israel
Some of the evils Prophet Amos would Condemn include;Bribery/CorruptionGreed/Excessive luxurySelf indulgenceCheating Robbery/violenceIdolatrySexual immoralityHypocritical worship/Hypocrisy
Ways Samuel promoted the worship of Yahweh in Israel include;He prayed and interceded for people.He mediated between God and the Israelites.He performed priestly duties/made sacrifices.He condemned king Saul for disobeying God.He anointed Kings over Israel He obeyed Gods commands and instructionsHe always consulted God.He built altars for God.
Effects of the idolatry in Israel during the time of Elijah were;God raised prophets to bring Israel back to the covenant way of life.There was persecution/hostility towards Yahweh's people/prophets.Baal prophets/prophetesses were brought to Israel.There was corruption/social injustices/people rejected the covenant way of life.Israelites practices syncretism/mixed the worship of Yahweh with baal.Israel lost its identity as a nation of God's people.A contest was held at Mt. Carmel to prove who was the true God.God's punishment to baal worshippers was they will die by the sword.