Lecture 2_Interpreting the Prophets

Question 1

B. What is the role of Future Predictions in the Writing Prophets

Answer 1

1. Yahweh Distinguished from the idols
2. Explanation of the Exile
3. Plan of Deliverance requires Time
4. Demonstrates the Sovereignty of Yahweh
5. Proves Trustworthiness of Yahweh

Question 2

III. Give an example of Exposition by Resumptive Technique. for Isa. 2:24 and Isa. 4:2-6

Answer 2

A Fact: Zion the center of the world-wide attraction (2)
B Recognition: Zion the center of the world-wide revelation (3)
C Blessing: Zion the center of the world-wide peace (4)

Question 3

What are the positive and negative reasons for the oracles against the foreign nations?

Answer 3

1. Negative: In response to their arrogant idolatry, YHWH judges these nations.
2. Positive: YHWH judges these nations in order to fulfill the Abrahamic Covenant.

Question 4

How is the new exodus developed in Isaiah?

Answer 4

1. The Highway in the Wilderness: 40:3-5
2. The Exodus from Babylon: 48:20-21
3. The New Entry into the Promised Land: 49:8-12
4. The New Victory at the Sea: 51:9-10
5. The New Exodus: 52:11-12