Bible Project: How to Read the Prophets

Front

What were the charges that the prophets usually accused Israel of?

Back

Idolatry, alliances with other nations and their gods, and allowing injustice towards the poor

Front

What does repent mean?

Back

To turn around and change one's ways

Front

What did the prophets announce as the consequences for breaking the covenant? Options: The Day of the Lord, The apocalypse, The return of the exiles to Jerusalem, The downfall of Babylon

Back

The Day of the Lord

Front

What did the cosmic imagery used by the prophets represent?

Back

Important events of their day fitting into the bigger story of God's mission

Front

What did the prophets see in their visions of a New Jerusalem?

Back

A new Garden of Eden with all humanity living at peace

Front

How were the prophets generally received by the people of Israel?

Back

They were ignored by most people

Front

What is the twin message that the prophets cared about?

Back

Prophetic warning and hope for restoration

Front

A prophet is an Israelite who had a radical encounter with God's presence and then was commissioned to go and speak on God's behalf. True or False?

Back

True