HW for Wednesday, 3.16

Image via WikipediaIn addition to Smith, 286-293, read the following two texts:

First, the story of King David (ancient Israel's greatest king) and Bathsheba,
http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=167199059
What does the story tell us about the character of God in Judaism? What are God's expectations for humans, especially their leaders?

Second, read this well-known passage from the OT prophet Amos:
http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=167199315
What striking images does the prophet use to communicate God's expectations? What are those expectations? What kind of religious practice does God not favor?