Jeremiah & Lamentations
How successful was Jeremiah as a prophet?
Unsuccessful- not many converts
successful- faithful to God's calling
To whom was Ezekiel a prophet?
Exiles in Babylon
What is the significance of Malachi’s messenger (who is he, what did he do)?
Elijah, who prepares the way for the Lord, fulfilled by Malachi
What does Haggai encourage Jerusalem to do?
Rebuild the Temple
What is the context of Lamentations? (situation of what is happening)
Immediately following Fall of Jerusalem
What is the vision about the dry bones coming alive imply about God's plan for Israel?
God has a future for Israel
What does Ezra do in chapters 7-10? (2 things)
establish the Torah
Denounce pagan marriages
What prophecy does Jesus fulfill with his Triumphal Entry?
King riding in on a donkey
What is the New Covenant (3 Parts)
What does Ezekiel foresee in the final chapters of Ezekiel?
Rebuilt Temple
What is the danger going against the Jewish people during Esther's life?
Haman's plot to kill all the Jews
How does Zechariah prove that the Messiah must suffer in order for Jerusalem to dwell securely?
Shepherd slain, sheep scattered
salvation through one who is pierced
What is the ceremony of the New Covenant?
Lord's Supper
What is the dream Nebuchadnezzar has in Daniel 2?
Statue of precious metals destroyed by a rock- God's kingdom rules
Name two ironic elements of the book of Esther (plot twists)
See notes
Describe Nehemiah's prayer
Acknowledges God's goodness and his own sinfulness, then makes his request
How does God show his faithfulness and mercy to Jeremiah in Lamentations?
Remnant still around
What do the visions of the four beasts and the ram and goat show about God's sovereignty?
God is in control of all nations, not just Israel
What do the plot twists imply about God’s character/attributes?
God is in control, even when he doesn't seem like he is there
What is the goal of Nehemiah? (what is he restoring?)
Restore the social order of Jerusalem