WAEC Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2020 Objective — Question 30

Question 30 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Amaziah advised Amos to go and prophesy in Judah instead of Bethel because

A. Bethel was the king's sanctuary and it is the temple of kingdomCorrect
B. Amos was a dresser of sycamore tree
C. Bethel's king was after Amos' life
D. the words of Amos intimidated Judah

Explanation

Amaziah advised Amos to go and prophesy in Judah instead of Bethel because Bethel was the king's sanctuary and it is the temple of kingdom. As a consequence, Amos prophesied that Amaziah's wife would become a harlot in the city, and his sons and daughters would fall by the sword, Amaziah's land would be parceled out by line and Amaziah would die in an unclean land (Amos 7:12-13).

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