The Empire Strikes Back
The Minor Prophets were grouped in our study into what three historical periods?
The Assyrian, Babylonian, and Persian periods
What was the name of Hosea’s unfaithful wife?
Gomer
In Hosea, what false god had Israel joined herself to instead of remaining faithful to the LORD?
Baal
“For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.”
Hosea
Malachi rebukes what group for offering polluted sacrifices and failing to honor the LORD?
The priests
Which empire destroyed the northern kingdom of Israel when Samaria fell in 722 B.C.?
Assyria
Which biblical figure is promised at the end of Malachi before the great and awesome day of the LORD?
Elijah
What word is used throughout the prophets for the faithful few preserved through judgment?
Remnant
“Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.”
Amos
Obadiah announces judgment against what nation descended from Esau?
Edom
Which Persian king captured Babylon in 539 B.C. and allowed the Jews to return and rebuild the temple?
Cyrus the Great
What prophet is named as Jonah’s father?
Amittai
In Malachi, what image rises “with healing in its wings” for those who fear the LORD?
The sun of righteousness
“Return to me, and I will return to you.”
Zechariah
Nahum announces the destruction of what Assyrian capital city?
Nineveh
Which two Minor Prophets belong to the Babylonian Period in our study handouts?
Habakkuk and Zephaniah
Which heir of David is called the LORD’s “signet ring” in Haggai?
Zerubbabel
In Haggai, what term points beyond the rebuilt temple to a greater future fulfillment of God’s presence?
The latter glory
“Consider your ways.”
Haggai
Amos begins by announcing judgment on surrounding nations, but eventually turns the focus onto what kingdom?
Israel / The northern kingdom
The three Persian-period prophets are the only ones in the Book of the Twelve placed in strict chronological order. Name them in order.
Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi
Which high priest appears in Zechariah’s vision wearing filthy garments that are replaced with clean ones?
Joshua
In Nahum, what kind of poem follows the letters of the Hebrew alphabet?
An acrostic
“As you have done, it shall be done to you; your deeds shall return on your own head.”
Obadiah
Habakkuk struggles with God using what more wicked nation to punish Judah?
Babylon / The Chaldeans