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Prophets Final Exam Flashcards

1
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Who experiences judgement at the end of the book of Amos?

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Israel

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2
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What imagery does Amos use?

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Yahweh as a lion, dangerous and circling prey, and Yahweh “thunders”

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What does Amos use to date his prophecy?

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An earthquake, “2 years before earthquake”

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4
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Who else mentions the earthquake from Amos?

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Zechariah

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5
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What was Amos’ job?

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Shepherd and fig tree farmer

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6
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What does Amos call a wealthy woman in 4:1

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A fat cow

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7
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What parts of the standard three part message does Amos emphasize in his book?

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Judgment, restoration in the last couple of verses

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8
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What nation is also indicted in Amos 9?

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Edom

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9
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What themes does Amos focus on?

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Social justice, God’s omnipotence, and divine judgment

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10
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Who experiences judgment at the end of Obadiah?

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Edom

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11
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What nation is restored at the end of Obadiah?

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Israel

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12
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What other prophet does Obadiah resemble?

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Jeremiah; Jeremiah 49:7-22

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13
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What book does Nahum counterbalance?

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Jonah; Ninevah’s repentance didn’t last

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14
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Who is the judgment in Nahum against?

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Ninevah and then the larger empire of Assyria

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15
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In the book of Jonah, what does the 3 days signify?

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Believed to be the time when someone would reach Sheol, death.

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16
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In Jonah, what is the reason for deliverance?

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Yahweh’s character - love, compassion, mercy

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17
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What is the Hebrew word for fish

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“dag gadol” or just “dag”

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18
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What is the outline for Habakkuk?

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First 2 chapters are oracles, last chapter is a psalm

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19
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What does Habakkuk compare Babylon to?

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Fisherman

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20
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What are two instructions for Hosea?

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Marry an adulterous woman (Gomer) and take her back after infidelity by purchasing her out of slavery

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21
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What does hesed mean?

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Love and faithfulness; a loyal, steadfast love

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22
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What are two images that Joel uses?

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Lions (metaphor to describe an invading nation) and Locusts (wave after wave destroying vegetation)

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23
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How does Joel describe a pouring of the Spirit?

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God will pour out His Spirit on all people. (Joel 2:28-29)

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24
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Paul mentions Joel 2:32 in Romans. How does he talk about it?

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Paul applies the promise of deliverance through Jesus for all people, both Jew and Gentile

25
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What are the themes of Micah?

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Standard 3 Part Message: Repentance, Judgment, Restoration

26
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What parts of the three part message does Micah focus on more?

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Judgment; restoration

27
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What does the Lord require (Micah 6:6-8)?

A

Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with their God. He is more pleased with that than burnt offerings.

28
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Micah 5:2-5 talks about _________?

A

The coming one will be a shepherd

29
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Does Zephaniah begin with repentance?

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Does NOT being with repentance

30
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Zephaniah talks about the restoration. Who is included in that restoration?

A

The entire world; not just Israelites

31
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The beginning of Zephaniah is a superscription. How many generations are mentioned?

A

Four

32
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Who was king during Zephaniah’s prophecy?

A

King Josiah

33
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Zephaniah’s geneology includes:__________?

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Cushi, Gedaliah, Amariah, Hezekiah

34
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The focus of Zephaniah is judgement and restoration?

A

True

35
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Who is responsible for the sins of Jerusalem?

A

Officials, Priests, False Prophets

36
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Zephaniah’s judgment covers four points of the compass. What locations are mentioned?

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Philistia, Moab/Ammon, Cush, Assyria

37
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Zechariah had a vision of four horsemen. What did this signify?

A

Yahweh’s promised restoration

38
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Zechariah had a vision of four horns and four craftsman that destroyed the horns. What did this signify?

A

Represents the powerful nations that once scattered Israel and Judah being torn down

39
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Zechariah had a vision of a man with a measuring line. What did this signify?

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Surveyed Jerusalem in preparation for reconstruction, the new Jerusalem won’t need walls

40
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Zechariah had a vision of Joshua, the high priest, exchanging dirty garments for clean ones. What did this signify?

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Cleansing of the priestly leaders

41
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Zechariah had a vision of two olive trees and lampstands with oil. What did this signify?

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Zerubabbel will overcome obstacles and complete the rebuilding of the temple

42
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Zechariah had a vision of a flying scroll. What did this signify?

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Announces judgment on thieves who swear falsely by Yahweh, prophetic call to obey the Law and wait for the coming of Yahweh

43
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Zechariah had a vision of a basket with a woman inside. What did this signify?

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Symbolized the cleansing and removal of sin

44
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Zechariah had a vision of four chariots. What did this signify?

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Near view (close to that time) - Judgement on Babylon
Far view (apocalyptic) - Yahweh’s coming and justice on the whole world

45
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How does Zechariah differ from other prophets like Jeremiah?

A

Taught lessons in obedience based on past generations and promised the coming of the One who will bring the prophetic promises of Jeremiah to fruition.

46
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What was Haggai’s understanding of the second temple?

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Prophesied a future temple that would surpass Solomon’s in glory and splendor where all nations, Jew and Gentile, would worship Yahweh

47
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What does the name Malachi mean?

A

My Messenger

48
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Is the book Malachi the prophet or the title of the book?

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Could be either

49
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How many dialogues are there in Malachi?

A

Six dialogues: 1:1-4:3

50
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What is the standard three-part message of the prophets?

A

Repentance, Judgment, Restoration

51
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When did Assyria defeat the Israelite/Syrian alliance?

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734 B.C.

52
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When did Assyria conquer Israel?

A

722 B.C.

53
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When did Assyria unsuccessfully besiege Jerusalem?

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701 B.C.

54
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When was the Fall of Thebes?

A

663 B.C.

55
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When was the Fall of Ninevah?

A

612 B.C.

56
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When did Jerusalem fall?

A

586 B.C.

57
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When was Babylon conquered by Persia?

A

539 B.C.

58
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When did King Cyrus tell the Israelites they could return to Jerusalem, bringing the exile to an end?

A

538 B.C.

59
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What do lions symbolize?

A

Lions are used to symbolize Yahweh (Amos 3:7-8)

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