Isaiah means "Salvation of Yahweh" or "Yahweh saves" Flashcards
What does Isaiah mean?
Salvation of Yahweh or Yahweh saves
How many times did Isaiah appear in the NT?
It appeared 22 times, more than all the prophets combined.
How was God revealed in book one?
He was revealed as Holy.
How was God revealed in book two?
He was revealed as loving.
What was taken from Isaiah?
Much of Handel’s “Messiah”
How did the prophets speak?
The spirit spoke through the men making use of their natural powers.
How did God call the prophets?
He called them without respect to identity, lineage or profession.
What was holiness in the time of Moses?
Holiness meant being separated by God by obedience to God’s standards laid out in the covenant especially in their faithfulness or fidelity to God.
What did Isaiah stress concerning Holiness?
The moral nature of uncleanness replaced the idea of the profane as the characteristic of sinfulness.
What did Isaiah emphasize more than the ritual significance?
He emphasized morality and ethical behavior.
What are the four throne names of the Messiah?
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and the Prince of Peace.
What are the meaning of Isaiah’s sons?
1st son, Shear-Jashub means a remnant shall return.
2nd son Mahher-Shalal means swift to the plunder, speedy to the prey.
Who was portrayed as the four “servant songs” of Isaiah?
Many Jews would say it is either Israel or Jerusalem.
What is the reference for the Servant Song?
Isaiah 52:13-53:12.
What other name is used for the Servant Song?
It is called the Gospel of the Old Testament.
How often is the Servant Song quoted?
It is quoted more frequently in the NT than any other OT passage.
What did Booth call Isaiah 58?
The manifesto of the Salvation Army
What is the strange prophecies in Isaiah 65:20-25 considered?
The Millennial Kingdom rule of Christ.
How did Jesus use the last verse of Isaiah 66:24?
As the image of hell in mark 9:47-48
How did Jeremiah appear?
He appeared to be very sensitive, known as the weeping prophet.
What time of transition did Jeremiah’s life and writings cover?
The independent statehood of Judah to complete captivity by Babylon.
Who did Jeremiah prophecy under?
The last five rulers of Judah.
What is the exact picture of the life of Jeremiah?
His life has been more preserved than the life of any other seer.
Name the three parties?
The Zion, Egypt and the War party
What is the logic of the Zion party?
They are safe because they have the Temple of God among them. God will not allow his Temple on earth to be destroyed.
What is the logic of the Egypt party?
They thought a political military alliance could save them.
What is the logic of the War party?
They dreamed of freedom and peace while war was approaching the city gates. Submitting to Babylon was interpreted as a lack of patriotism.
When did Jeremiah’s prophecies become the favorite reading of the exiles?
During the Babylonian Exile
What is the literary (language) style of Jeremiah?
It is simple, without ornament and only slightly polished.
What is the somber in Jeremiah’s life?
A depressed spirit over his life.
How do we see the Messiah and Jeremiah’s life?
Jeremiah’s entire life became a living personal prophecy of the suffering messiah.
What are the various parallel’s between the life of Jeremiah and of the Messiah?
- Both had an 11th hour ministry proclaiming the in spite of overthrow of Jerusalem and its temple by the Babylonians.
- Both beloved by God, obliged to live a life of suffering in spite of their guiltlessness and holiness from birth.
- Both wept over the city that didn’t recognize what would bring them peace.
- The love of both was repaid with hatred.
How is the prophecies and history not recorded?
They are not recorded in chronological order.
