Kings and Prophets Essay Questions

Question 1

What were three themes of Old Testament prophets?

Answer 1

1. There is one true God
2. The one God is holy and He demands that we renounce sin.
3. The Messiah is coming

Question 2

What sign did Isaiah promise?

Answer 2

He promised that the “Virgin will be with child, and bear a son, and he shall be named Immanuel.”

Question 3

Briefly describe the cycle of apostasy.

Answer 3

1. When the Israelites were worshiping false gods, they were disobeying God’s commands.
2. False worship led to God disciplining the Israelites and handing them to their enemies.
3. The Israelites called out to God to save them.
4. God took pity and appointed Judges to save them.
5. When a Judge died, the cycle repeated.