Grade 9 Form Flashcards
What are the 3 main roles of the prophets?
Interpreter of the past
Judge of the present
Announcer of the future
Who did God call to point out to the Israelites their infidelities to Him?
Prophets
They are prophets whose works were preserved in written form and compiled in books under their names
Writing prophets
How many Minor prophets are there?
12
They are the prophets mentioned in the bible, mostly in historical books.
Non-writing prophets
How are prophetic books classified?
According to their length
What are major prophets?
The prophets with long books
Who are the 4 major prophets?
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Ezekiel
Daniel
What do you call prophets who appeared between 587-539 BC?
Exilic prophets
Where did Amos prophesy?
Bethel, North Kingdom
What are the 3 messages of Isaiah? (In order)
1st - repentance
2nd - hope during exile
3rd - “a new heaven and a new earth”
What do you call prophets who appeared before 587 BC?
Pre-Exilic prophets
He is called in preparation for the Babylonian exile
Jeremiah
He is a revolutionary prophet
Hosea
He was called with a burning coal unto his mouth
Isaiah
What do you prophets who appeared after 539 BC till end of OT period?
Post-Exilic prophets
His message is about social justice
Amos
His life is a testimony of trust and hope in God
Jeremiah
He experiences visions and mystical experiences beyond understanding or people
Ezekiel
His message is about the holiness of God
Isaiah
He is also known as “Burden-bearer”
Amos
It is remnant, different from the Ten Commandments which is written in their hearts
The New Covenant
His style of preaching is unique because he acts it out
Ezekiel
He prophesied in the Southern Kingdom
Isaiah