Minor Prophets (Detail) Flashcards
What was Jonah’s message?
Commanded to call Ninevah to repent of their sins.
How is God pictured in Habakkuk?
As a “divine warrior” taking vengeance on evildoers.
Where also is Jonah cited as a prophet?
2 Kings 14:25
What was Hosea’s wife’s name?
Gomer
What does Hosea buying back his wife illustrate?
Israel’s idolatry and God’s faithfulness
Amos
Amos is “just a shepherd” who God calls to be a prophet.
What does Amos vision relate to Christ in?
God will reunite and rebuild the house of David
Who quotes Amos and what does it make clear?
James quotes Amos making it clear that the inclusion of the gentiles into the church is David’s house being rebuilt
Who does Obadiah prophesy against?
Edom (The descendants of Esau)
Who rejoiced over the destruction of Israel?
Edomites but God rebukes them and assures of their destruction
What is the message of Joel?
In spite of impending judgement, God will restore His people and dwell with them.
What way is the hope conveyed?
Promise of the Spirit
Where and what from Joel does Peter quote?
He quotes Joel 2:28-32 in Acts 2:17-21 as the new covenant as the new nation of Israel is ushered in
What does Micah announce?
The coming “Deliverer” despite impending doom.
What does Micah highlight?
The Messiah would come from Bethlehem which ties this future “kingly figure” with David and the covenant found in 2 Samuel 7:8-17