old testament 3

who are majors?

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel

who are the minors?

Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.

why are they called some other names for the minor prophets collection?

They are called major and minor because of length. The Major Prophets were each written on their own scroll while The Minor Prophets were copied together on one scroll.

who are the two famous non-writing prophets in the book of kings?

Elijah and Elisha

what was the fall of israel (samaria)?

the Assyrians under King Sargon II

when was the fall of israel?

722 bc

what was the fall of jerusalem?

Babylonians under King Nebuchadnezzar

when did jerusalem fall?

586 BC

what is the return of judah?

the Persians under King Cyrus allowed the Jews to return to Judah.

who was the leader during the return of judah

king cyrus

what are some other names for the minor prophet collection

the twelve or book of twelve

when was the return of judah

538 bc

what are the three parts of the “common pattern” seen in the latter prophets

Judgment against God's People
Judgement agaisnt Foreign Nations
Restoration of God's People

what is the time period for isiah?

assyrian period, 8th century

what is the book of isiah considered to be?

the centerpiece of prophetic literature

what is the purpose of isiah

to highlight the importance of trusting yahweh

who are the two kings isaiah use to highlight his purpose

king ahaz and king hezekiah

What is the issue regarding the authorship of Isaiah?

much debate as to weather there is one, two, or three authors

How does Isaiah sets up his prophecy?

Isaiah sets up his prophecy as a covenant lawsuit

What is the purpose of the "Song of the Vineyard" in chapter 5?

explains why yahweh sentenced jerusalem and judah to destruction

who was the king during the sennacherib crisis

sennacherib

what happened during the sennacherib crisis

Assyrian king sennacherib succeeds sargon in 705 prompting subject nations to rebel. King hezekiah of judah prodded to join anti-assyrian coalition. Expected war - fortified Jerusalem; built a water tunnel and wall. Isaiah criticized hezekiah for his lack of trust in yahweh. Judah forced to pay tribute and assyria sought total surrender.

what a was isaiah role during the sennacherib crisis

counseled trust in Yahweh

who was the king during the ashdod rebellion

azuri

what happened during the ashdod rebellion

City of Ashdod rebelled against Sargon ll of Assyria and urged surrounding kingdoms to do the same. Egypt promised to support Ashdod. Assyria attacked: king of Ashdod returned to Egypt, Egypt turned king over to Assyria. Pro-egyption party in Jerusalem urged king Hezekiah to rebel.

what did isaiah do during the ashdod rebellion

walked naked for three years

who was the king during syro-ephramite crisis

azuri

what happened during the syro-ephramite crisis

Assyria increasing in power and influence. Syria and Israel attempt to stop Assyria and ask Judah to join in anti-assyrian coalition. King Ahaz of Judah knew to throne, thus weak and refuses to join. Syria and Israel attack Judah. King Ahaz, not trusting Yahweh, offers tribute and asks Assyria for help. Assyria conquered Syria in 732 BC and Israel in 722 BC.

what did isaiah do during the syro-ephramite crisis

counseled king Ahaz not to worry about Syria and Israel because God was in control.

shear jashub

a remnant will survive the assyrian conquest

maher shalal hash baz

Assyria is going to immediately and totally conquer Israel

what’s the importance of ahaz’s future unborn child name

"God with us" refers to Yahweh's presence in both a positive and negative sense, God is here to deliver or judge His people.

what the name of ahaz’s future child name

immanaul

what are significant about isaiah’s children name

Their names are prophetically significant

What is the essence of Isaiah's message of hope in chapters 9-11?

an ideal a davidic messaniah king will bring hope

What are the significant differences between the first half of Isaiah (1-39) and the second half (40-66)?

The second half focuses more on restoration and is in the 6th century.

Who does the "servant" refer to in the four servant songs of Isaiah?

jesus

Who is the "servant" clearly associated with in the first half of Isaiah (ch9-11)?

davidic messiah

What is Isaiah's "new creation theology" about

God will establish an everlasting covenant of peace. Yahweh will renew everything through his anointed servant(messiah) and servants. Yahweh will create new heavens, a new earth and a new jerusalem

what was the ultimate fulfillment

gospel of jesus the messiah.

What is the time period of Jeremiah?

Babylonian Period

when was babylonian period

7-6th century bc

What is Jeremiah the prophet known as?

He is known as the "weeping prophet"

What is the longest book in the OT?

Jeremiah

What was Jeremiah the prophet not allowed to do

he was not allowed married

in jerimiah what was it sign of

judgement

What was Jeremiah the prophet a witness to?

the fall of Jerusalem and exiled to Egypt

What is the purpose of Jeremiah?

To call the people to return back to faithful dependence on yahweh.

What are the two major parts that highlight his purpose?

Warnings about impending judgment and exile and promises about future restoration post exile.

Who is Jeremiah's friend/scribe?

baruch

Who destroyed the original scroll?

king jehoiakim

What is the basic difference between the Greek and Hebrew texts of Jeremiah?

Septuagint version is shorter than the hebrew version

what is the harlotry cycle

spiritual prostitution

what is a foe cycle

because of judahs unfaithfulness God is going to judge her by sending, devouring invaders from the north

why is temple sersom

because of failure of political and religious leaders jeremiah predicts the destruction of the temple and the exile of judah

what are confessions

psalm like laments in which jeremiah prays for divine deliverance from opposition

what is the ministry of judgement

to pluck, breakdown, destroy, overthrow

what is the restoration

to build,to plant

what does the almond tree mean

god watching over to bring it to pass

what does boiling pot

god is bringing calamity to jerusalem from the north

what was the reason for the boiling pot

forest king yahweh and worshiping others

what does a fig tree mean

separate for those going in exile(good figs) and those remaining in judah/jerusalem (bad figs)

why does hid linen belt in rock crevice mean

shows judah and jerusalem would become ruined and useless

what does shaeered jar of clay mean

show how god would utterly destroy jerusalem and its people

what does wore yoke around his neck mean

to warn judah not to rebel against nebuchadnezzar king of babylon because god was using him to judge them

what does bought a field with a deed?

shows that God would one day return the people to the land

why does the buried stones at entrance of royal palace in Tahpanhes Egypt mean?

shows that the king of Babylon would set up his throne also in Egypt

what does scroll sent to Babylonian exiles to be thrown in Euphrates River mean?

shows that God would one day judge Babylon making it sink, to rise no more

Who opposed Jeremiah?

Opposed by hometown, family, false prophets, priests, kings, and people. Confessions are response to his opposition.

What was God telling Jeremiah through his visit to the potter's house in chapter 18?

God's desires to make the nation into something useful for him.

Why did Jeremiah write a letter to those in exile?

To encourage the exiles to be faithful and a blessing, build houses, plant gardens, have a family, seek welfare.

What is the major difference between the old and new covenants

Old covenant is outward focused. New covenant is inward focused.

how was the new covenant fulfilled?

Christ once and for all sacrificed for sins.

who is ezekiel

Know that he was not allowed to mourn the death of his wife (sign of inexpressible grief) that he was a priest
turned prophet (no more temple) and that he was carried off to exile in 597 BC.

What is Ezekiel the prophet known as?

Psychotic prophet

Which prophet seems to have influenced ezekiel

jeremiah

what is the two part purpose of ezekiel

to warn of the impending judgement on Jerusalem
to urge those in exile to repent in order to experience God's full restoration and renewal of the covenant

what’s the distinctive themes of ezekiel

God's Glory and Transcendence, Individual
Responsibility, New Covenant

What is the basic meaning of "apocalyptic"?

revelation of hidden truth

what’s the occasion of apocalyptic literature

persecution and oppression that is perceived as hopeless unless God intervenes

what’s the purpose of apocalyptic literature?

purpose is to encourage God's people to remain faithful by highlighting God's sovereignty and control of history

What is the key "image" found in Ezekiel?

the Chariot Vision

What are the two key "phrases" found in Ezekiel?

Son of Man" and " You/They shall know that I am the Lord"

How is the climax of God's judgment against Judah/Jerusalem?

god's glory departs the old temple. presence of idolatry in the temple forced God from his own house and punishment of the guilty. departure of gods glory indicated impending destruction. popular jewish theology said jerusalem would never fall because god was in his temple. god promised a new covenant with a faithful remnant.

How is the climax of God's restoration of Judah/Jerusalem pictured by Ezekiel?

gods glory returns to the new temple.

New testament fulfillment

god's glory departs(temple curtain torn) old temple and returns(resurrection) to new temple not made with hands.

Shepherds of Israel

Jesus said "I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep"

Valley of dry bones

God is going to restore and reunite his people under a new covenant

Gog and magog

god will make himself known through his wrath and mercy; he will judge his enemies and restore his people

What does Ezekiel envision as the hope for Jerusalem's restoration in chapters 40-48?

The eschatological temple, jerusalem, and people of god. A restored city and temple. Glory of the lords return to the temple. A restored people and priesthood. Redistribution of land for prince and priests. Davidic prince enters temple with his offerings. Life nourishing river flows from the temple. Redistribution of the tribal land.

How is Ezekiel's vision ultimately fulfilled?

Jesus Christ, the davidic prince offered up his sacrifice resulting in the return of the lord to his new temple not made with hands. The new temple is ever expanding, is served by a kingdom of priests, and from it flows a river of life.

What four minor prophets were written during the Assyrian Period?

Hosea
Jonah
Amos

Micah

what’s the theme of hosea

God's love for Israel; Hosea's prostitute wife (Gomer) and the names of his three children provide

background for Hosea's message

God desires reciprocal love and knowledge of Him

jonah theme

God's Compassion; Unique in that it is completely written in third person (about prophet rather than by prophet)

amos theme

Israel's injustice; A farmer from Judah ministering as a prophet to Israel; Focused on social
injustices; Heavy focus on judgment; Expected judgment not salvation on Day of the Lord

theme of micah

Judah's injustice - Micah is referred to in the book of Jeremiah

what the arranged in three cycles of
judgment and restoration

Bethlehem prophecy (5:2) - Davidic ruler of Israel will come from Bethlehem - [New Testament Fulfillment - Jesus' Birth in Bethlehem (Matt 2:1-6)]

What three minor prophets were written during the Babylonian Period

1. Nahum
2. Habakkuk
3. Zephaniah

nahum theme

Judgment on Nineveh; Single oracle against Assyrian capital of Nineveh