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Israel was never monotheistic, although God was one of the gods worshipped. Even Judah was not monotheistic until the seventh-century-BCE reign of King Josiah, and not wholly monotheistic until at least the time of the Babylonian Exile.
The biblical authors had to recognise these facts, and explain them. The solution was to have prophets almost constantly calling the people back to God, but soon the people strayed. This creates the illusion of a national God and his people who, in spite of overwhelming evidence for the existence of God and his benevolence towards them, soon returned to foreign gods. We now know that these were not foreign gods: they were part of the ancient Hebrew pantheon.
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What did the prophets try to do for Israel?
To keep them from straying away from God, and to get them to repent for any and all sins.
Explain the seven-fold cycle israel experienced during the time of the judges?
The seven-fold cycle of Israel consisted of Israel serving GOD, falling into sin and idolatry; being enslaved, crying out to GOD for help. A judge was raised up and Israel was delivered; cycle repeated.
What was the mission of the judges?
The judges were sent, by God, to deliver Israel from their oppressors. The book of Judges is a repeating cycle of Israel turning away from God, then God allowing other nations to oppress Israel, then the people crying out to God for help, and God sending a judge to deliver them.
What was Israel's sin against God and how was His response an expression of His grace?
Israels big sin was following the way he pagans lived near them, by marrying people from there and falling into idol worship and forgetting to keep the ten commandments.
Falling or moving away from the truth of God is?
Falling or moving away from the truth of God is considered sin or disobedience in many religious beliefs. It can lead to spiritual separation from God and disrupt one's relationship with Him. It is important for individuals to seek forgiveness and reconciliation in order to restore their connection with God.
Can the accounts of Israel in the Old Testament be viewed as representative of our current personal relationship with God and why?
Yes, because Israel turned away from God many times but He still loved them even though He got frustrated He still love them. This is the same with us, we turn away from God and come back to Him and turn away and come back, but He still loves us.
Who is Israel's God?
Israel's God is Jehovah. He is the only God in the universe. Jesus was Jehovah in the flesh.
What are the three major sections of the book of judges?
Not sure if this is what you're are referring to, but there is a cycle of three things that repeat in Judges. Israel falls away from God, fall into sin. God sends judgment, Israel calls to God for saving. God sends salvation in the form of a judge, Israel returns. The key phrase in Judges is "Every man did what was right in his own eyes."
What were kings?
The question is not clear.Saul was the first king of Israel , he was handsome, but over the years he fell away from the path of god.
What god to go to if your crops are falling down?
its always best to keep animals and bugs away and make sure to pick weeds give them plenty of water and sunlight love your freindly neighbor hood spider man
Who did God name Israel?
God named Israel after Jacob, who was given the name Israel after wrestling with an angel in the Bible.
Who demonstrated God's justice to Israel?
The judge was the one who demonstrated God's justice to Israel
