Old Testament Prophets

Question 1

Daniel - Key verse

Answer 1

“…he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him, “What have you done?” (Daniel 4:35)

Question 2

Daniel - Author

Answer 2

Daniel

Question 3

Daniel - Dates

Answer 3

605-533 BC

Question 4

Daniel - Structure

Answer 4

1 Setting the Scene
2 - 6 Outline of future world history; the human perspective
7 - 12 Explanation of world history; the divine perspective

Question 5

Daniel - Message

Answer 5

God’s Kingdom is an everlasting kingdom and his King rules over all

Question 6

Hosea - Key Verse

Answer 6

“I will heal their apostasy; I will love them freely, for my anger has turned from them.”

(Hosea 14:4)

Question 7

Hosea - Author

Answer 7

Hosea

Question 8

Hosea - Dates

Answer 8

c756 – c724 BC

Question 9

Hosea - Structure

Answer 9

1-3 Hosea’s home life portrays God’s relationship to Israel

4-15 Hosea’s homeland portrays God’s judgement and mercy

Question 10

Hosea - Message

Answer 10

God disciplines those he loves and longs for them to return to him.

Question 11

Joel - Key Verse

Answer 11

“And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

(Joel 2:32)

Question 12

Joel - Author

Answer 12

Joel

Question 13

Joel - Structure

Answer 13

1: 1-2:11 Repentance Required
2: 12-17 Repentance Described
2: 18-3:21 Repentance Rewarded

Question 14

Joel - Message

Answer 14

The importance of repentance and the promise of restoration.

Question 15

Amos - Key verse

Answer 15

“You only have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.” (Amos 3:2)

Question 16

Amos - Author

Answer 16

Amos

Question 17

Amos - Dates

Answer 17

c752 BC

Question 18

Amos - Structure

Answer 18

1: 1–9:10 The Roar of Yahweh
9: 11-15 The Restoration of Israel

Question 19

Amos - Message

Answer 19

With the privilege of being the people of God comes the responsibility of accountability and the promise of eternal security

Question 20

Joel - Dates

Answer 20

c820BC

Question 21

Obadiah - Key verse

Answer 21

“For the day of the Lord is near upon all the nations. As you have done, it shall be done to you; your deeds shall return on your own head.” (Obadiah 15)

Question 22

Obadiah - author

Answer 22

Obadiah

Question 23

Obadiah - dates

Answer 23

c845BC

Question 24

Obadiah - structure

Answer 24

1-16 The Destruction of Edom

17-21 The Deliverance of Judah

Question 25

Obadiah - Message

Answer 25

There will be vengeance for God’s enemies and victory for God’s chosen people

Question 26

Micah - Key verse

Answer 26

“Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love.” (Micah 7:18)

Question 27

Micah - Author

Answer 27

Micah

Question 28

Micah - dates

Answer 28

c735-700 BC

Question 29

Micah - structure

Answer 29

1 – 2 First Message 3 – 5 Second Message 6 –7 Third Message

Question 30

Micah - message

Answer 30

God hates injustice but delights to pardon

Question 31

Jonah - Key verse

Answer 31

“…for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster.” (Jonah 4:2b)

Question 32

Jonah - Author

Answer 32

Jonah

Question 33

Jonah - Dates

Answer 33

c786-746 BC

Question 34

Jonah - Structure

Answer 34

1:1-16 Jonah and the Storm 1:17-2:10 Jonah and the Fish 3 Jonah and the City 4 Jonah and the LORD

Question 35

Jonah - Message

Answer 35

The grace of God is greater than the wickedness of man.

Question 36

Nahum - Key verse

Answer 36

“But with an overflowing flood he will make a complete end of the adversaries, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.” (Nahum 1:8)

Question 37

Nahum - Author

Answer 37

Nahum

Question 38

Nahum - Dates

Answer 38

663 - 612 BC

Question 39

Nahum - Structure

Answer 39

1 Nineveh’s Doom Declared 2 Nineveh’s Doom Described 3 Nineveh’s Doom Deserved

Question 40

Nahum - Message

Answer 40

The certainty of the destruction of God’s enemies

Question 41

Habakkuk - Key verse

Answer 41

“...the righteous shall live by his faith.” (Habakkuk 2:4)

Question 42

Habakkuk - Author

Answer 42

Habakkuk

Question 43

Habakkuk - Dates

Answer 43

605BC

Question 44

Habakkuk - Structure

Answer 44

1 Faith that Questions - a two-fold problem 2 Faith that Waits - a two-fold promise 3 Faith that Sings - a two-fold prayer

Question 45

Habakkuk - Message

Answer 45

God can be trusted at all times and in all circumstances

Question 46

Zephaniah - Key verse

Answer 46

“Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who do his just commands; seek righteousness; seek humility; perhaps you may be hidden on the day of the anger of the Lord.“ (Zephaniah 2:3)

Question 47

Zephaniah - Author

Answer 47

Zephaniah

Question 48

Zephaniah - Dates

Answer 48

640 - 622 BC

Question 49

Zephaniah - Structure

Answer 49

1: 1-2:3 The Day of the Lord for Judah 2: 4-3:8 The Day of the Lord for the Nations 3: 9-20 The Day of the Lord for the Righteous

Question 50

Zephaniah - Message

Answer 50

God is in the midst of his people – both to punish and to save

Question 51

Haggai - Key verse

Answer 51

“Thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways. Go up to the hills and bring wood and build the house, that I may take pleasure in it and that I may be glorified, says the Lord.” (Haggai 1:7-8)

Question 52

Haggai - Author

Answer 52

Haggai

Question 53

Haggai - Dates

Answer 53

520 BC

Question 54

Haggai - Structure

Answer 54

1: 1-11 Message 1: Rebuke 1: 12-15 Message 2: Reassurance 2: 1-9 Message 3: Encouragement 2: 10-19 Message 4: Blessing 2: 20-23 Message 5: Security

Question 55

Haggai - Message

Answer 55

Put Got first

Question 56

Zechariah - Key Verse

Answer 56

“Therefore say to them, Thus declares the Lord of hosts: Return to me, says the Lord of hosts, and I will return to you, says the Lord of hosts.” (1:3)

Question 57

Zechariah - Author

Answer 57

Zechariah

Question 58

Zechariah - Dates

Answer 58

520-516BC

Question 59

Zechariah - Structure

Answer 59

1: 1-6:8 A Call to Israel to Return to Yahweh 6: 9-15 The Coronation of Joshua 7: 1-8:23 A Question of Fasting 9: 1-14:20 A Promise from Yahweh to Return to Israel

Question 60

Zechariah - Message

Answer 60

The best is yet to come!

Question 61

Malachi - Key verse

Answer 61

“Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming” says the Lord of hosts.” (3:1)

Question 62

Malachi - Author

Answer 62

Malachi

Question 63

Malachi - Dates

Answer 63

432-c420BC

Question 64

Malachi - Structure

Answer 64

1: 2-5 First disputation – unrequited love 1: 6-2:9 Second disputation – contemptuous worship 2: 10-16 Third disputation – spiritual faithlessness 2: 17-3:5 Fourth disputation – divine justice 3: 6-12 Fifth disputation – repentance 3: 13-4:3 Sixth disputation – serving God 4: 4-6 Final exhortation

Question 65

Malachi - Message

Answer 65

Reformation is needed in preparation for the coming of Christ

Question 66

Isaiah - key verse

Answer 66

“For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour.” (Is 43:3)

Question 67

Isaiah - author

Answer 67

Isaiah

Question 68

Isaiah - dates

Answer 68

c740 – c690 BC

Question 69

Isaiah - structure

Answer 69

1-39 Judgement Threatened | 40-66 Salvation Promised

Question 70

Isaiah - message

Answer 70

Trusting in man brings judgement; trusting in God brings salvation

Question 71

Jeremiah - key verses

Answer 71

“Return, faithless Israel, declares the Lord. I will not look on you in anger, for I am merciful, declares the Lord; I will not be angry forever. (Jer 3:12) “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.“ (Jer 31:3)

Question 72

Jeremiah - author

Answer 72

Jeremiah

Question 73

Jeremiah - dates

Answer 73

c627 – post 586 BC

Question 74

Jeremiah - structure

Answer 74

1: 1:19 Jeremiah’s Call 2: 1-51:64 Judah’s Fall Foretold and Told 52: 1-34 Judah’s Fall Retold

Question 75

Jeremiah - message

Answer 75

The certainty of God’s judgement and the eternity of God’s love

Question 76

Lamentations - key verse

Answer 76

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lam 3:22-23)

Question 77

Lamentations - author

Answer 77

Jeremiah

Question 78

Lamentations - dates

Answer 78

c.586BC

Question 79

Lamentations - structure

Answer 79

``` Lamentation 1 Jerusalem’s Aguish Lamentation 2 Jehovah’s Anger Lamentation 3 Jeremiah’s Anguish and Hope Lamentation 4 Jehovah’s Anger Lamentation 5 Jerusalem’s Appeal ```

Question 80

Lamentations - summary

Answer 80

God loves his people, even as he chastises them.

Question 81

Ezekiel - key verse

Answer 81

“And the glory of the Lord went up from the midst of the city and stood on the mountain that is on the east side of the city.” (Ez 11:23) “And behold, the glory of the God of Israel was coming from the east. And the sound of his coming was like the sound of many waters, and the earth shone with his glory.” (Ez 43:2)

Question 82

Ezekiel - author

Answer 82

Ezekiel

Question 83

Ezekiel - dates

Answer 83

592-570 BC

Question 84

Ezekiel - structure

Answer 84

1-24 Promises of Punishment of Judah 25-32 Promises of Judgement of the Nations 33-48 Promises of Restoration of Judah

Question 85

Ezekiel - summary

Answer 85

God’s glory withdraws in the face of sin and returns in response to repentance