DY GU U ID T E S Elijah and Amos Speak for the Lord 21 Keep these ideas in mind as you study Chapter 21. ✤ A prophet is someone called by God to ✤ The prophet Amos was called by God while represent him and to point out how people raising sheep and caring for sycamore are turning away from God. 183 trees. Amos told the rich city people of the northern kingdom that because all human ✤ God started calling prophets after Solomon’s beings have equal dignity, we are all called death because the people had become to eliminate inequality in society. He told unfaithful and turned away from God. The people to tend to the needs of those who prophets were called to bring God’s Word to were poor, to defend and promote dignity the people, even when they did not want to for all, and to share resources, just as we are called to do today. Amos also reminded the hear it. 183 people that one of their responsibilities was to make the true God known to all people. ✤ The three major prophets of the prophetic books are Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. 184–185 Their books are the longest of the ✤ Archbishop Oscar Romero spoke out prophetic books. 183 against injustice and violence, and became a martyr for human rights. He spent his life ✤ The prophet Elijah lived in the northern working against human rights violations and kingdom, which was ruled by a wicked king supporting El Salvador’s civil war victims named Ahab and his wicked queen, Jezebel. and those who were poor. He held a contest between God and Baal 186 in which he proved that Baal was a fake. ✤ Jezebel tried to have Elijah killed after he Works of mercy are things that we can do persuaded Ahab to repent for his sins and to help those in need. Corporal works of return to God. Because Elijah was protected mercy address the physical needs of others. by God, he was able to escape to safety. Spiritual works of mercy help meet the When his work was nished, he was taken emotional and spiritual needs. 186 up to heaven in a ery chariot. 184 For more games, activities, and resources related to Christ Our Life, please visit www.christourlife.com. © www.christourlife.com Grade 6 • Chapter 21 • Study Guide W1335.