Ch.1E fill-in sheet

True or False? The idea that the judges were understood as prophets is supported by textual evidence throughout the New Testament.

False; it's throughout the Old Testament

True or False? The prophet often spoke messages that were popular with the ruling establishment.

False; they were unpopular

According to the prophets, what was the so-called "measuring stick" God would use to test Israel's righteousness?

It was God judging the Israel by how they treated the weakest members of their society.

What two important things was Ezekiel shown in his vision of the Temple?

Two important things in this vision are the extent of the pagan corruption in Jerusalem and the fact that God was not permanently "locked" to the Temple; his spirit could be found anywhere and everywhere.

True or False? In a second vision, Ezekiel sees pagan worship and rituals being performed at the Temple and the Spirit of God leaving Jerusalem.

True

True or False? The New Testament quotes Isaiah more than any other prophetic book.

True

True or False? The prophets are all of these things: messengers, law-protectors, advocates for the poor, and servants.

True

__________________ a special kind of ___________________ from God and they were present through the early and late stages of the Old Testament. _____________ was the prophet who heard ___________________ of liberation and shared it with the people. ___________________, the last of Israel's ________________, was also called a prophet.

.The prophet is a special kind of messenger from God and they were present through the early and late stages of the Old Testament. Moses was the prophet who heard God's message of liberation and shared it with the people. Samuel, the last of Israel's judges, was also called a prophet.

What were the three main points of Jeremiah's Temple Sermon?

1. the sacrificial system does not automatically take away the consequences of sin. The sacrifice is invalid if the person intends to sin again 2. Jerusalem is not immune to punishment just because the Temple stands there. God destroyed Shiloh, another famous Temple, and he can destroy Solomon's great Temple as well 3. The sins of pagan worship and oppression of the "alien, orphan, and widow" are severely condemned

What was unique about the "one vocation" of an Old Testament judge?

A judge was a "warrior-prophet", so it combined both military leader and prophetic roles into one vocation.

____________________________ appealed so much to the Jews in the centuries around the life of ____________ because the highly symbolic nature of the writing ___________________ both the authors and the readers from ______________________, since the language would be difficult to ____________________ by those outside the _________________ context of the author and his intended _________________________.

Apocalyptic literature appealed so much to the Jews in the centuries around the life of Jesus because the highly symbolic nature of the writing protected both the authors and the readers from persecution, since the language would be difficult to decipher by those outside the cultural context of the author and his intended audience.

Ezekiel has a vision of the ________________ of God in Heaven, accompanied by a series of strange __________________ and equipped with __________________ and wings. In it he is called to be a prophet, even though he is told that the people may well _______________ his message. He was then handed a ______________ covered with writing and was told to eat it and then to speak God's words to the ___________________________.

Ezekiel has a vision of the throne of God in Heaven, accompanied by a series of strange creatures and equipped with wheels and wings. In it he is called to be a prophet, even though he is told that the people may well reject his message. He was then handed a scroll covered with writing and was told to eat it and then to speak God's words to the Israelites.

What did Ezekiel's vision of the restored Israel let people know?

Ezekiel's vision of the restored Israel let people know that the restored Israel would not go back to its old ways.

Prophecy became a _________________ movement too. ______________ was the earliest prophet whose gathered _______________ were written in book form, and after him, other books were formed from the sayings of different __________________. And then, somewhat ______________________, the books of prophetic messages ___________________ in the Old Testament.

Prophecy became a literary movement too. Amos was the earliest prophet whose gathered sayings were written in book form, and after him, other books were formed from the sayings of different prophets. And then, somewhat mysteriously, the books of prophetic messages ceased in the Old Testament.

Prophets received a call from _______ to leave their _______________ way of life to follow it, and the call came in __________________ ways. Prophets heard ________________, had dreams, saw _________________, or received ___________________ to share God's message.

Prophets received a call from God to leave their former way of life to follow it, and the call came in different ways. Prophets heard voices , had dreams, saw visions, or received inspiration to share God's message.

The Book of ________________ was composed nearly two centuries after the exile in order to encourage Jews ______________________________ in the midst of an increasingly oppressive ________________ culture. The final chapter of Baruch likewise reminds Jews living in ________________________ not to be tricked by the predominance of ________________.

The Book of Baruch was composed nearly two centuries after the exile in order to encourage Jews to remain faithful in the midst of an increasingly oppressive Greek culture. The final chapter of Baruch likewise reminds Jews living in far-off lands not to be tricked by the predominance of idols.

The Book of _________________ includes prophecy, history, and ____________________ literature. The first part tells of a Jewish boy Daniel who remains __________________ to YHWH under the reigns of foreign kings. The second section is four _______________________ that center on the heavenly destruction of _____________________________. The third part tells the stories of how Daniel ______________ a young maiden reveals pagan _______________ to be false gods.

The Book of Daniel includes prophecy, history, and apocalyptic literature. The first part tells of a Jewish boy Daniel who remains faithful to YHWH under the reigns of foreign kings. The second section is four symbolic visions that center on the heavenly destruction of Israel's enemies. The third part tells the stories of how Daniel saves a young maiden reveals pagan idols to be false gods.

The prophets showed passionate __________________ for the poor whenever they suffered oppression by the _________. The strongest ___________________ like Amos, Micah, and _________________ appeared during a time when there was the ______________________________ and mistreatment of the ___________.

The prophets showed passionate concern for the poor whenever they suffered oppression by the rich. The strongest prophets like Amos, Micah, and Isaiah appeared during a time when there was the worst oppression and mistreatment of the poor.

The ____________________ prophet who authored Isaiah 40-55 lived at the time of the end of the _______________________________. The prophet understood that _____________ was soon to be the new power of the region and that its more _________________ ruler, ______________, would be God's instrument to return the Jews to their ___________________.

The anonymous prophet who authored Isaiah 40-55 lived at the time of the end of the Babylonian exile. The prophet understood that Persia was soon to be the new power of the region and that its more tolerant ruler, Cyrus, would be God's instrument to return the Jews to their homeland.

The element of _________________ is crucial to understanding the prophets who were concerned about the ______________ and _________________ practices of their times, especially the __________________________ of the rich. The religious concern of the prophets—to _____________________ and no other gods—was always accompanied by their social and ___________________ concerns.

The element of justice is crucial to understanding the prophets who were concerned about the social and economic practices of their times, especially the oppressive behaviors of the rich. The religious concern of the prophets—to serve YHWH and no other gods—was always accompanied by their social and political concerns.

The first thirty-nine chapters of Isaiah detail the ________________ of the prophet in _________________. At the Temple, he had a _______________ of the Lord in glory, in which a _________________ touches his mouth with an ember from the _______________ and thus removes his ___________________. Isaiah was _______________ and proclaimed his unworthiness to be God's _______________________.

The first thirty-nine chapters of Isaiah detail the ministry of the prophet in Jerusalem. At the Temple, he had a vision of the Lord in glory, in which a seraphim touches his mouth with an ember from the altar and thus removes his sinfulness. Isaiah was humbled and proclaimed his unworthiness to be God's messenger.

What do the five poems found in the Book of Lamentations, lament?

The five poems in the Book of Lamentations lament the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple mournfully.

What is the message of the final eleven chapters of the Book of Isaiah?

The message of the final eleven chapters of the Book of Isaiah is hope that looks forward to a New Jerusalem and a day when God's light will attract all people to God.

What was the message of the prophets?

The message of the prophets was to convert their listeners to God.

Why is the middle section of Daniel written as if it had occurred four centuries earlier? Why does it use symbols?

The middle section is written like this because, it allows the author to take on the role of the prophet and discuss the difficulties facing the people during the time of Antiochus IV without fear of persecution. It uses symbols because, the author could speak more freely than the oppressive government would normally allow.

Briefly identify the pattern of the call narratives of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Moses.

The pattern of Isaiah, Moses, and Jeremiah was: the setting is one of mystery or holiness, God initiates the call, the person resists, God reassures the person, and God sends the person on a mission.

The prophet ___________________ was a priest and seems to have been the only _______________ who served actively as a _________________. Unlike Jeremiah, who remained in ____________________, Ezekiel was deported with the first group of ________ and began his role as a prophet five years later in _______________; he was the first prophet called to prophesy outside the ________________________.

The prophet Ezekiel was a priest and seems to have been the only prophet who served actively as a priest. Unlike Jeremiah, who remained in Jerusalem, Ezekiel was deported with the first group of exiles and began his role as a prophet five years later in Babylon; he was the first prophet called to prophesy outside the Promised Land.

The prophet Jeremiah was from a ___________________ family and grew up just outside the wall of ________________________. He began his ministry during the reign of _______________________. Jeremiah remained in Jerusalem through all the events of the _______________ and the ________________ of the people. His prophecies were recorded by a ______________________, Baruch.

The prophet Jeremiah was from a priestly family and grew up just outside the wall of Jerusalem. He began his ministry during the reign of King Josiah. Jeremiah remained in Jerusalem through all the events of the siege and the exile of the people. His prophecies were recorded by a secretary, Baruch.

The prophet believes that at least one identity of the "__________________________" is the Jewish people, due to their experience in ____________. He recognizes that suffering has given them a more __________________ and loving way to view and _________________ to the rest of the world: the People of God will be a ___________________________, with a "______________" to take to all the ________________.

The prophet believes that at least one identity of the "Suffering Servant" is the Jewish people, due to their experience in exile. He recognizes that suffering has given them a more peaceful and loving way to view and respond to the rest of the world: the People of God will be a missionary people, with a "light" to take to all the nations.

The prophets usually based their _________________ of Israel on the statutes and ______________________ of Moses, with a strong connection between Moses as the "_________________" and the prophets as "_____________________________". In determining the origins and development of the ___________________, the connection with Moses is important.

The prophets usually based their criticism of Israel on the statutes and commandments of Moses, with a strong connection between Moses as the "lawgiver" and the prophets as "law protectors". In determining the origins and development of the prophets, the connection with Moses is important

What do Isaiah's "Servant of God" songs describe? Whom are they connected with?

These songs describe having the mission to bring righteousness to the world. They're connected to the qualities of the Messiah that would be well represented in the mission of Jesus.

Why were chapters 25-32, the "Oracles against the Nations," inserted into this part of the Book of Ezekiel?

They were placed in the text at the very moment of Jerusalem's destruction by a foreign nation, and they could've been meant to assure the reader that the evil done to Jerusalem would have its consequences for the perpetrators.

What are three examples of the bizarre visions and actions of Ezekiel?

Three examples of the bizarre visions and actions of Ezekiel are: he shaved, burned, and divided his hair as a sign of the fate of the people of Jerusalem when they were defeated by Nebuchadnezzar for the second time, he pantomimed the actions of the exiles, and in one of his visions he sees throne of God in Heaven, accompanied by a series of strange creatures and equipped with wheels and wings.

Identify the three major prophets. What is the difference between a major and minor prophet?

Three major: Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel The difference between major and minor prophet is that a major prophet is a longer book and the minor is a shorter book, not the importance of the prophet or his message.

Jeremiah, hoped to avoid the ________________________________ and he also understood the current _______________________________ to Babylonian rule to be God's response to the people's _______________. Therefore, they should not resist it, but should submit to it and _________________ of their idolatry and their abuse of the ____________, in the hope that _____________ would relent.

eremiah, hoped to avoid the destruction of the Temple and he also understood the current political subjugation to Babylonian rule to be God's response to the people's sinfulness. Therefore, they should not resist it, but should submit to it and repent of their idolatry and their abuse of the poor in their midst, in the hope that God would relent.

In his vision of the _________________________, Ezekiel is seeing a vision of the restored _____________. The message is that restoration is possible. Even the ______________________ of the destruction brought down on Israel as a result of the conquests of ______________ and Babylon can be overcome in the __________________.

in his vision of the Valley of the Dry Bones, Ezekiel is seeing a vision of the restored Israel. The message is that restoration is possible. Even the devastation of the destruction brought down on Israel as a result of the conquests of Assyria and Babylon can be overcome in the plan of God.

The prophets were "_________________________" who almost always spoke in the ____________________, as if God were speaking. The phrase, "_________________________" is called the "messenger _______________". Additionally, prophets are often classified as God's _________________________.

the prophets were "messengers of God" who almost always spoke in the first person, as if God were speaking. The phrase, "Thus says the LORD (Here is the message from God" is called the "messenger formula". Additionally, prophets are often classified as God's servants.

True or False. During the time of the kings the prophets retained their connection to the military activities of Israel and were often consulted about the likelihood of victory.

true

True or False? Jeremiah suffered personal agony and trauma in sharing an unpopular message.

true

True or False? The Church teaches that the Suffering Servant prophecies are fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

true

True or False? The prophets Moses, Isaiah, and Jeremiah all protested that they were not good enough to speak for God.

true

True or False? The prophets during the time of the kings were "demilitarized judges," since warfare became the business of the kings; they became the "spiritually selected messengers of God."

true

True or False? When Jesus condemned the corrupt Temple practices of his day, he referred to Jeremiah's bitter attack on the Temple, calling the Temple a "den of thieves."

true