Question

how did the jews respond to the reading of god’s word or law?
they wanted to change gods.
they wanted to change their lifestyle.
they were nervous about the super - technical rituals.
they were confused.
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in malachi, which was one of god’s complaints against the israelites?
they were not practicing ethical farming habits.
they were too loud with their festivals.
they were robbing from god himself.
they were offering too many sacrifices.
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Explanation:

First Question (How did the Jews respond...):

When Jews heard God’s word/law (e.g., in biblical contexts like Ezra reading the Law), their response was to seek to align their lives with it, meaning changing their lifestyle. The other options are inconsistent: they didn’t want to change gods (monotheistic), “super - technical rituals” isn’t the focus of their response to God’s word, and “confused” isn’t the primary response (they were repentant and reform - minded).

In the book of Malachi, God complains that the Israelites were robbing Him, specifically in the form of not bringing tithes and offerings (Malachi 3:8 - 9). The other options: ethical farming habits aren’t a complaint in Malachi, festivals being too loud isn’t a complaint, and they were offering defective sacrifices, not too many.

Answer:

B. They wanted to change their lifestyle.

Second Question (In Malachi...):