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QN "If Amos and Elijah could come to Zimbabwe they will feel at home "Examine the validity of this statement? (25) -pt 39
DIVINITY REVISION QUESTION |11 JUNE 2016|
- The above question requires one to have deep knowledge about the named prophets and what is happening in Zimbabwe .
- We all know Amos the prophet who has been regarded as a prophet of doom because of his message .Elijah is well know by number of so many students. Recently, I wrote another question concerning Elijah the Tishbite. The following link will guide you [bulawayo24.com]
- Same applies to Amos log in to Bulawayo24.com on Columnists column or subscribe using the direct contact.
ANSWERS
- To begin with Elijah ,The exhausted prophet during the reign of King Ahab performed number of prophetic duties .This include condemning Baalism which was on its peak .[We all know the Mt Camel Contest]. In Zimbabwean context, media has recorded number of so many incidents whereby the Zimbabweans manifest in churches claiming that they are connected with Satanism. Even church leaders have once accused each other for using ungodly powers .
The story of the man of cloth "W.Magaya" and Johannes Ndanga which was published by Nehanda Radio and Bulawayo24.com Newspapers on the 15 January 2015 is well known. Recently media recorded the story of prophets who uses "nyanga spirit" to prophesy. The point in this case is that Zimbabweans are now mixing two different religions at the same time "syncretism". This is also the same thing which Elijah condemned [ 1st Kings 18:21 And Elijah came near to all the people, and said, "How long will you go limping with two different opinions? ..]This indicates that if Elijah would come to Zimbabwe he will feel uncomfortable [won't feel at home" leading him to champion Yahwehism.
® Elijah confronted King Ahab over Naboth's vineyard. The whole story is recorded in 1 Kings 21:17.The point in this case is that he fought for justice. In Zimbabwean context, injustice is prevailing .This is evidenced by Zimbabwe prophets condemning injustice, Local Newspapers record such stories on daily basis.[Therefore, there is no excuse for failing to come up with enough points].Therefore, this indicates that if Elijah comes to Zimbabwe won't feel at home.
AMOS PART
- Amos has been labeled as a prophet of injustice ,the reason being that he fought for justice during the prosperous days of Israel. Amos as a prophet was against corruption. In Zimbabwean context ,corruption is now on it'peak.For instance the author of Old Testament Questions and Answers Arthur Marara on the 11th of May 2016 wrote a helpful article " The tenders have been marred with scams, leading to the Tender Board (State Procurement Board) boss being sacked. ZIMRA boss and his top management have been suspended for alleged scandals involving millions of dollars. NETONE is in a scandal involving millions of dollars, PSMAS. The recent cash crisis as well has been traced to corruption on the part key and influential people in Zimbabwe who have been externalizing money. This therefore shows that corruption takes more than just condemning it, but real action starting with the people condemning it and fighting it to the core". Thus Amos won't feel comfortable in Zimbabwe.
®The media recorded the prostitution which was prevailing in Victoria Falls between the year of 2003-2009.In other words this means that men were sharing the same maiden .It also means that there are high chances whereby the son and father ended up sharing the same maiden indirect .And this is what Amos exactly condemned. Therefore, this indicates that Amos won't feel at home when he step in Zimbabwe.
HOWEVER PART
- It can be argued that Amos and Elijah will feel at home ,depending with their mission .
- One can also argue that Amos and Elijah will feel comfortable depending with their messages and it can happen that Amos and Elijah delivers different messages with the one they delivered in Ancient Israel ,hence feeling comfortable.
QUESTION DEMANDS
- Justify the validity of the statement
CONTACTS
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Witness Dingani (Facebook page)
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Success is knowing your purpose in life, growing to reach your maximum
potential, and sowing seeds that benefit others." John C. Maxwell
DIVINITY REVISION QUESTION |11 JUNE 2016|
- The above question requires one to have deep knowledge about the named prophets and what is happening in Zimbabwe .
- We all know Amos the prophet who has been regarded as a prophet of doom because of his message .Elijah is well know by number of so many students. Recently, I wrote another question concerning Elijah the Tishbite. The following link will guide you [bulawayo24.com]
- Same applies to Amos log in to Bulawayo24.com on Columnists column or subscribe using the direct contact.
ANSWERS
- To begin with Elijah ,The exhausted prophet during the reign of King Ahab performed number of prophetic duties .This include condemning Baalism which was on its peak .[We all know the Mt Camel Contest]. In Zimbabwean context, media has recorded number of so many incidents whereby the Zimbabweans manifest in churches claiming that they are connected with Satanism. Even church leaders have once accused each other for using ungodly powers .
The story of the man of cloth "W.Magaya" and Johannes Ndanga which was published by Nehanda Radio and Bulawayo24.com Newspapers on the 15 January 2015 is well known. Recently media recorded the story of prophets who uses "nyanga spirit" to prophesy. The point in this case is that Zimbabweans are now mixing two different religions at the same time "syncretism". This is also the same thing which Elijah condemned [ 1st Kings 18:21 And Elijah came near to all the people, and said, "How long will you go limping with two different opinions? ..]This indicates that if Elijah would come to Zimbabwe he will feel uncomfortable [won't feel at home" leading him to champion Yahwehism.
® Elijah confronted King Ahab over Naboth's vineyard. The whole story is recorded in 1 Kings 21:17.The point in this case is that he fought for justice. In Zimbabwean context, injustice is prevailing .This is evidenced by Zimbabwe prophets condemning injustice, Local Newspapers record such stories on daily basis.[Therefore, there is no excuse for failing to come up with enough points].Therefore, this indicates that if Elijah comes to Zimbabwe won't feel at home.
AMOS PART
- Amos has been labeled as a prophet of injustice ,the reason being that he fought for justice during the prosperous days of Israel. Amos as a prophet was against corruption. In Zimbabwean context ,corruption is now on it'peak.For instance the author of Old Testament Questions and Answers Arthur Marara on the 11th of May 2016 wrote a helpful article " The tenders have been marred with scams, leading to the Tender Board (State Procurement Board) boss being sacked. ZIMRA boss and his top management have been suspended for alleged scandals involving millions of dollars. NETONE is in a scandal involving millions of dollars, PSMAS. The recent cash crisis as well has been traced to corruption on the part key and influential people in Zimbabwe who have been externalizing money. This therefore shows that corruption takes more than just condemning it, but real action starting with the people condemning it and fighting it to the core". Thus Amos won't feel comfortable in Zimbabwe.
®The media recorded the prostitution which was prevailing in Victoria Falls between the year of 2003-2009.In other words this means that men were sharing the same maiden .It also means that there are high chances whereby the son and father ended up sharing the same maiden indirect .And this is what Amos exactly condemned. Therefore, this indicates that Amos won't feel at home when he step in Zimbabwe.
HOWEVER PART
- It can be argued that Amos and Elijah will feel at home ,depending with their mission .
- One can also argue that Amos and Elijah will feel comfortable depending with their messages and it can happen that Amos and Elijah delivers different messages with the one they delivered in Ancient Israel ,hence feeling comfortable.
QUESTION DEMANDS
- Justify the validity of the statement
CONTACTS
+263777896159 (WhatsApp)
Witness Dingani (Facebook page)
To subscribe for Daily Divinity Questions and Answers use the above contacts
Success is knowing your purpose in life, growing to reach your maximum
potential, and sowing seeds that benefit others." John C. Maxwell
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