Prophets Final Exam Flashcards
Who experiences judgement at the end of the book of Amos?
Israel
What imagery does Amos use?
Yahweh as a lion, dangerous and circling prey, and Yahweh “thunders”
What does Amos use to date his prophecy?
An earthquake, “2 years before earthquake”
Who else mentions the earthquake from Amos?
Zechariah
What was Amos’ job?
Shepherd and fig tree farmer
What does Amos call a wealthy woman in 4:1
A fat cow
What parts of the standard three part message does Amos emphasize in his book?
Judgment, restoration in the last couple of verses
What nation is also indicted in Amos 9?
Edom
What themes does Amos focus on?
Social justice, God’s omnipotence, and divine judgment
Who experiences judgment at the end of Obadiah?
Edom
What nation is restored at the end of Obadiah?
Israel
What other prophet does Obadiah resemble?
Jeremiah; Jeremiah 49:7-22
What book does Nahum counterbalance?
Jonah; Ninevah’s repentance didn’t last
Who is the judgment in Nahum against?
Ninevah and then the larger empire of Assyria
In the book of Jonah, what does the 3 days signify?
Believed to be the time when someone would reach Sheol, death.
In Jonah, what is the reason for deliverance?
Yahweh’s character - love, compassion, mercy
What is the Hebrew word for fish
“dag gadol” or just “dag”
What is the outline for Habakkuk?
First 2 chapters are oracles, last chapter is a psalm
What does Habakkuk compare Babylon to?
Fisherman
What are two instructions for Hosea?
Marry an adulterous woman (Gomer) and take her back after infidelity by purchasing her out of slavery
What does hesed mean?
Love and faithfulness; a loyal, steadfast love
What are two images that Joel uses?
Lions (metaphor to describe an invading nation) and Locusts (wave after wave destroying vegetation)
How does Joel describe a pouring of the Spirit?
God will pour out His Spirit on all people. (Joel 2:28-29)
Paul mentions Joel 2:32 in Romans. How does he talk about it?
Paul applies the promise of deliverance through Jesus for all people, both Jew and Gentile
What are the themes of Micah?
Standard 3 Part Message: Repentance, Judgment, Restoration
What parts of the three part message does Micah focus on more?
Judgment; restoration
What does the Lord require (Micah 6:6-8)?
Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with their God. He is more pleased with that than burnt offerings.
Micah 5:2-5 talks about _________?
The coming one will be a shepherd
Does Zephaniah begin with repentance?
Does NOT being with repentance
Zephaniah talks about the restoration. Who is included in that restoration?
The entire world; not just Israelites
The beginning of Zephaniah is a superscription. How many generations are mentioned?
Four
Who was king during Zephaniah’s prophecy?
King Josiah
Zephaniah’s geneology includes:__________?
Cushi, Gedaliah, Amariah, Hezekiah
The focus of Zephaniah is judgement and restoration?
True
Who is responsible for the sins of Jerusalem?
Officials, Priests, False Prophets
Zephaniah’s judgment covers four points of the compass. What locations are mentioned?
Philistia, Moab/Ammon, Cush, Assyria
Zechariah had a vision of four horsemen. What did this signify?
Yahweh’s promised restoration
Zechariah had a vision of four horns and four craftsman that destroyed the horns. What did this signify?
Represents the powerful nations that once scattered Israel and Judah being torn down
Zechariah had a vision of a man with a measuring line. What did this signify?
Surveyed Jerusalem in preparation for reconstruction, the new Jerusalem won’t need walls
Zechariah had a vision of Joshua, the high priest, exchanging dirty garments for clean ones. What did this signify?
Cleansing of the priestly leaders
Zechariah had a vision of two olive trees and lampstands with oil. What did this signify?
Zerubabbel will overcome obstacles and complete the rebuilding of the temple
Zechariah had a vision of a flying scroll. What did this signify?
Announces judgment on thieves who swear falsely by Yahweh, prophetic call to obey the Law and wait for the coming of Yahweh
Zechariah had a vision of a basket with a woman inside. What did this signify?
Symbolized the cleansing and removal of sin
Zechariah had a vision of four chariots. What did this signify?
Near view (close to that time) - Judgement on Babylon
Far view (apocalyptic) - Yahweh’s coming and justice on the whole world
How does Zechariah differ from other prophets like Jeremiah?
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.
What was Haggai’s understanding of the second temple?
Prophesied a future temple that would surpass Solomon’s in glory and splendor where all nations, Jew and Gentile, would worship Yahweh
What does the name Malachi mean?
My Messenger
Is the book Malachi the prophet or the title of the book?
Could be either
How many dialogues are there in Malachi?
Six dialogues: 1:1-4:3
What is the standard three-part message of the prophets?
Repentance, Judgment, Restoration
When did Assyria defeat the Israelite/Syrian alliance?
734 B.C.
When did Assyria conquer Israel?
722 B.C.
When did Assyria unsuccessfully besiege Jerusalem?
701 B.C.
When was the Fall of Thebes?
663 B.C.
When was the Fall of Ninevah?
612 B.C.
When did Jerusalem fall?
586 B.C.
When was Babylon conquered by Persia?
539 B.C.
When did King Cyrus tell the Israelites they could return to Jerusalem, bringing the exile to an end?
538 B.C.
What do lions symbolize?
Lions are used to symbolize Yahweh (Amos 3:7-8)
