List down the importance of prophets in Israel
List down the importance of prophets in Israel (7mks)
- They acted as mediators between God and the people
- They understood the present events and predicted the future
- They communicated Gods will to the people and called them to obey and worship Yahweh
- They condemned idolatry and stressed the worship of one true God who is Yahweh
- They condemned all forms of social evils and ritual sins
- They acted as the conscience of Kings, advising and rebuking them as the occasion dictated
- They acted as priests and carried out religious functions
- They warned people of the impending Gods Judgment for sins
- They gave people hopes of being restored to God if they repented sins
- They revealed/taught Gods attributes to the people, for example, Gods holiness, mercy, kindness
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