Biblical Foundation Exam 2

What books make up the prophetic writings in the Old Testament?

Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Twelve

Know the two divisions of the Old Testament prophetic literature and which books are contained in each division.

Former: Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings
Latter: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and the Twelve

dates when Israel becomes a divided Kingdom: israel is destroyed: Judah is destroyed

930 BC: Israel(north) becomes a divided nation 722 BC: Assyria defeats Israel 587 BC: Babylon defeats Judah(south)

When did Persia conquer Babylon? Which Persian leader allowed the Jewish People to return home?

539 BC &Cyrus

Explain the parts of Israel's Cycle of Disobedience found in Judges?

the people abandon God with disbelief —> God gets angry and punishes the people —> the people cry for God’s help —> God raises up a deliverer, or judge —> the people repent and turn back to God —> the people fall back into sin and the cycle repeats

How many judges did Israel have?

12

How many years are covered in 1 & 2 Kings?

about 400 years

What are the three themes in the book of the Twelve

sin, judgement, and restoration

What are the three parts in the general message to the prophets?

Much of the messages involved confronting Israel with her sins, calling her to repentance, and warning of covenant curses; revelation, interpretation, application

What are the four periods of the Latter Prophets?

Fall of Samaria Fall of Jerusalem

Return from Babylonian Exile

Days of Ezra and Nehemiah

What nation defeated Assyria and when?

Babylon in 612 BC

What nation defeated Babylon and when?

Persia in 539 BC

List the components of David covenant

1. David will have a child who shall succeed him and establish his kingdom.
2. This son (Solomon) will build the temple
3. The throne of his kingdom shall be established forever
4. The throne will not be taken away from him
5. David's house, throne, and kingdom shall be established forever

What were Jeremiah's instructions to the people living in Babylonian exile?

Jeremiah basically instructs the people to get comfortable in exile because they are going to be there for a while. He instructs them to build houses, grow food, marry and have children, and settle and prosper in the city. They should know that God had not forgotten them.

Describe the new covenant from Jeremiah's perspective

God will put his law in the hearts and minds of His people and they will know Him personally.

Explain the meaning of Ezekiel's vision in Ezk: 37:1-14? Why would this have offered encouragement and hope to those living in Babylonian exile?

Ezekiel prophesied after the defeat of Israel and the people were in need of encouragement because they believed the Lord had forsaken and left them. The dry bones represent the people of Israel and He will breathe life back into them, put his Spirit in them, and bring them back to the land of Israel.

Explain the difference between near-future and distant-future prophetic fulfillment.

The near future is when the day of fulfillment of prophecy is soon. Distant future is when that day is unknown .

What is the major difference between the tone of 1-2 Kings and 1-2 Chronicles?

1-2 Chronicles has a positive tone as it points to renewal, restoration, and hope. 1-2 Kings is very negative in tone as it recounts the negative aspects of Israel's history.

What books comprise the Writings of the Old Testament and what is the general question they seek to answer? How are the followers of Yahweh to live daily lives?

Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ruth, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, Esther, Daniel, Ezra-Nehemiah, and Chronicles.

The prophets stress the day of the lord during their times, but also look forward to a future day of the lord’s judgement and restoration as well.

Which of the Writings: 1) Introduce the reader to Israel's individual and corporate worship 2) Speak about true wisdom and how to obtain it 3)Are an example of how to live during incredibly difficult times.

Psalms introduces the reader to Israel's individual and corporate worship. Proverbs speaks about wisdom. Esther and Daniel are examples of how to live during incredibly difficult times.

How many book compromise the book of Psalms

5

When was the temple rebuilt in Jerusalem

515 BC

What is the purpose of Ezra-Nehemiah?

show that god is faithful to his promise in carrying out his mission

What was the role of Ezra and Nehemiah with the people of Israel?

Ezra was a priest
Nehemiah was a builder

What is the purpose of 1-2 Chronicles?

review Israel’s history from creation to Babylonian captivity and show the mission of God in working through his people.

How does 2 Chronicles end and why is it important?

Cyrus tells the Israelites they can return from exile. The ending is important because it points forward, showing that the messiah will come and restore God’s people.