Quiz 1 Flashcards
Biblical Definition of a Prophet
God’s mouthpiece (and memory)
Ex 4:10-16, Ex 7:1-2
Commonalties of prophetic inauguration
Is 6, Jer 1, Ez 2-3
1) set you apart and pointed you- Is. Jer, Ez
2) touch mouth- Is. Jer, Ez
3) made strong- Jer, Ez
4) promise of difficulty- Is, Jer, Ez
5) Message- Is, Jer, Ez
6) Israel is hardhearted- Is, Jer, Ez
God Sent Prophets Because…
1) so Israel would know what was expected of them
2) these lights were too afraid to speak to God
What it’s like to meet God
1) holy ground
2) gentle whisper
3) The Voice
4) light from heaven
5) someone like the Son of man
6) don’t be afraid”
7) right hand
8) glory
9) thunder
10) angel of the Lord
Dating Formula Helps us Know…
- What’s going on?
-What was expected?
-what did God promise?
Sign Definition
Is short term prediction that confirms a long-term prophecy. Authenticates the prophet.
4 Tests of A Prophet
1) offers a sign
2) prediction comes true
3) Speaks in the name of Yahweh
4) leads you away from Yahweh
Amos Dating Formula Info
Amos of Tekoa: Shepherd
2yrs before earthquake
Uzziah and Jeroboam II
Hosea Dating Formula Info
Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz & Hezekiah
Jeroboam II
Isaiah Dating Formula Info
For Jerusalem
Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz & Hezekiah
Micah dating formula info
- Jotham, Ahaz Hezekiah
- Samaria and Jerusalem
Zephaniah dating formula info
-king Josiah-Zedekiah
Jeremiah dating formula info
-Josiah-Zedekiah
Daniel dating formula info
-third year of Jehoiakim captivity
Ezekiel dating formula info
-fifth year of Jehoiachin’s captivity