OT2 Final - Themes & Key Ideas

Question 1

Lamentations - Key Ideas

Answer 1

God punishes sin
God’s judgment is just
God instructs the faithful through suffering
God is faithful, instilling hope in the righteous

Question 2

Jeremiah - Key Ideas

Answer 2

The Law is the heart
God brings an enemy against Israel
God as potter who destroys & builds up

Question 3

Ezekiel - Key Ideas

Answer 3

Yahweh’s sovereignty over Israel and nations
Dynamic relationship of individual to group
Interplay of individual responsibility and divine judgment
Babylonian exile as punishment for Judah’s idolatry
Yahweh’s faithfulness to his covenant promises
Restoration of a new Israel under Davidic leadership

Question 4

Daniel - Key Ideas

Answer 4

1. Living life of faith in increasingly hostile world
2. Sovereignty of God to deliver & prosper people of faith
3. Sovereignty of God in international political affairs

Question 5

Haggai - Key ideas

Answer 5

1. proper priorities
2. Temple as Covenant symbol for Israel
3. cov promises to David’s decedents

Question 6

Zechariah - Key Ideas

Answer 6

1. Repentance & Covenant Renewal
2. Hope rooted in God’s sovereignty
3. Social justice
4. Messiah

Question 7

Malachi - Key Ideas

Answer 7

God desires whole-hearted worship
God expects faithfulness in marriage
God hates divorce
The Day of the Lord affects both the righteous & wicked
Elijah-like figure will announce the Day of the Lord