The Prophets of Israel

Question 1

What does the Hebrew word ‘Nabi’ mean?

Answer 1

‘Nabi’ means ‘the one who proclaims God’s will to others.’

Question 2

What does the Greek word ‘prophetes’ mean?

Answer 2

‘Prophetes’ means ‘One who speaks for others.’

Question 3

What are the three types of sayings used by prophets while prophesying?

Answer 3

1. ‘Thus says the Lord’ (Amos 1:3)
2. ‘I, the Lord has spoken’ (Ezekiel 5:15)
3. ‘The word of the Lord came to ……..’ (Ezekiel 12:1)

Question 4

How can the prophets of Israel be divided?

Answer 4

The prophets of Israel can be divided into two groups: Early prophets and Classical prophets.

Question 5

Name some early prophets.

Answer 5

1. Nathan
2. Elijah
3. Elishah
4. Huldah
5. Ahijah
6. Micaiah

Question 6

What are the three characteristics of early prophets?

Answer 6

1. Ecstatic experience (1 Samuel 10:5-15)
2. Working in groups (1 Samuel 19:18-24)
3. They performed miracles to prove their mission (1 Kings 17:16-24)

Question 7

What are the two groups of classical prophets?

Answer 7

Classical prophets are divided into Major Prophets and Minor Prophets.

Question 8

Name the Major Prophets.

Answer 8

1. Isaiah
2. Jeremiah
3. Ezekiel

Question 9

Name some Minor Prophets.

Answer 9

1. Hosea
2. Joel
3. Amos
4. Obadiah
5. Jonah
6. Micah
7. Nahum
8. Habakkuk
9. Zephaniah
10. Haggai
11. Zechariah
12. Malachi

Question 10

What determines whether a prophet is classified as major or minor?

Answer 10

The size of their book decides whether one is a major prophet or a minor prophet.

Question 11

What vision did Prophet Isaiah see?

Answer 11

Isaiah saw the Lord sitting on a high and lofty throne, with angels praising God.

Question 12

What did the seraph do to Prophet Isaiah?

Answer 12

The seraph touched Isaiah’s mouth with a burning coal and said, ‘Behold, this has touched your lips, your guilt is taken away and your sin is blotted out.’

Question 13

What was God’s call to Prophet Jeremiah?

Answer 13

God appointed Jeremiah as a prophet to the nations and assured him not to be afraid.

Question 14

What did God ask Prophet Ezekiel to do?

Answer 14

God told Ezekiel to eat the scroll and speak to the house of Israel.

Question 15

What was the mission given to Ezekiel?

Answer 15

Ezekiel was sent to a nation of rebels who had rebelled against God.

Question 16

What does receiving the sacrament of Baptism make us?

Answer 16

All who have received the sacrament of Baptism have become prophets.