OT Test 3
Prophets key points
- Fulfillment - Persecution - Character sketch- lumped with righteous people; looked up to
3rd Group-Timeline
538 BC
What does the term "apocalyptic" refer to (as is relevant to our class)?
A type of prophecy that describes future events through visions that use strange images
How would the prophets characterize social justice?
An essential part of reflecting God's character
1st Group- Empire
Assyria
2nd Group- Empire
Babylon
Which nation is in control most of the days of Daniel?
Babylon
Which of the following themes/metaphors is most closely tied to Isaiah (more so than any other prophet)? a. Called to marry a prostitute b. Announcement of the New Covenant c. Description of the Suffering Servant d. Vision of a rebuilt temple
C. Description of the Suffering Servant
Which of the following pairs appears in Ezekiel? a. Moses and Elijah b. Ben and Jerry c. Gog and Magog d. Sihon and Og e. Cyrus and Darius
C. Gog and Magog
1st Group- Title
Classical Prophets
The future restoration can refer to: a. The return of Jewish exiles under Ezra, Nehemiah, and Zerubbabel b. The first coming of Christ c. The second coming of Christ d. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following is true about a Priest but not true about a Prophet? a. Main audience was the covenant community (i.e., Israel) b. Had access to the Divine Council c. Taught the people to obey Torah d. Calling based on birth into a certain tribe
D. Calling based on birth into a certain tribe
What book is not among the Prophets in the Hebrew Bible? a. Nahum b. Amos c. Habakkuk d. Daniel e. Zechariah
D. Daniel
What label do the Prophets give for the future day of judgment for the wicked and of salvation for the righteous?
Day of the LORD
Which of the following figures in Daniel represents God? a. Son of Man b. Two Horns c. Abomination of Desolation d. A composite image of various beasts e. Ancient of Days
E. Ancient of Days
Which of the following does not see any hint of restoration after exile? a. Isaiah b. Jeremiah c. Ezekiel d. Minor Prophets e. None of the above (i.e., they all envision a future restoration)
E. None of the above (i.e., they all envision a future resotration)
(True/False) The literature of the prophets is straightforward and easy to understand.
False
(True/False) The prophetic books record a history of a people fully devoted to God.
False
Kingdom of God
God's people in God's place under God's rule and blessing
Gospel
Good news
NT issues
Gospel Kingdom of God Prophetic Fulfillment
The prophet Isaiah fits into which group?
Group 1: 8th- early 7th centruy BC "Classical" prophet [world power: Assyria]
In which group does Micah belong?
Group 1: 8th- early 7th century BC "Classical" prophet [world power: Assyria]
Jeremiah fits with which group?
Group 2- Late 7th-early 6th century BC. "Pre-exilic" prophet [world power: Babylon]
To which group does Ezekiel belong?
Group 2: Late 7th- early 6th century BC "Pre-exilic" prophet [world power: Babylon]
In which group does Habakkuk belong?
Group 2: late 7th- early 6th century BC "Pre-exilic" prophet [world power: Babylon]
In which group does Malachi belong?
Group 3: "Post-exilic" prophet [world power: Persia]
Ezekiel uses what kind of language to speak of future restoration?
Heart transplant
Twin sins
Idolatry- Love God Social Injustic-Love neighbor
Prophetic judgment consistently focused on two types of sins: idolatry and social injustice. According to the professor, what theological category best combines or unites these two themes (i.e., idolatry and injustice both violate a biblical understanding of ________________)?
Image of God
The Hebrew term "messiah" (=Greek "Christ," meaning "anointed one") refers primarily to Jesus as:
King
Elohim
Label for spiritual deity
2nd Group- Timeline
Late 7th- early 6th century BC (586 BC)
1st Group- Timeline
Late 8th- early 7th century BC (723BC)
Why are the Minor Prophets called "minor"?
Length of each document
Daniel was thrown into a den of ______________.
Lions
The Minor Prophets (the Book of the Twelve) expound the implications of Israel's basic theological confession at Sinai (cf. Exodus 34: 6-7), which shows a basic tension within God's character between his ____________.
Mercy and justice
Jeremiah uses what kind of language to speak of future restoration?
New covenant
3rd Group- Empire
Persia
3rd Group- Title
Post-exilic Prophets
2nd Group- Title
Pre-exilic Prophets
Priest-Prophet: Audience/Scope
Priest- Israel Prophet- Israel (leader) (exceptions, prophets called in times of crisis)
Priest-Prophet: Source/Info
Priest- Torah Prophet- Torah and special revelation
Priest-Prophet: Message
Priest- Torah Prophet- Return to Torah
Priest-Prophet: Calling
Priest- born (Levi) Prophet- direct calling
The expression the Day of the LORD has primarily to do with the ______________.
Quality of the day
Most Prophets sins and aspects
Sins- idolatry over loving God Aspects- Call to repentance, judgment oracles, salvation oracles
Requirements of prophets
Speaks truth
What is the most appropriate application point form the book of Daniel?
Stay faithful and trust that God is sovereign
Jeremiah is the "Weeping Prophet." What primarily caused Jerimiah to weep?
The opposition to his message from his fellow Judahites
The vision of Ezekiel 1 is concerned with which location?
The temple
What is the main role of an Old Testament prophet? (i.e., what did he spend most of his time doing?)
To call the people back to covenant fidelity
The vision in Ezekiel 37 is about what?
Valley of dry bones