Major Prophets
Through five dirges (prophet) laments the plight of Jerusalem and the LORD's people IN ORDER TO emphasize the suffering which has resulted from their sin and to demonstrate the LORD'S covenant faithfulness even in judgment.
What is the book of Lamentations?
The writer records the relationship of love between Solomon and his bride presenting the beauty of the love relationship IN ORDER TO INSTRUCT the daughter of Jerusalem not to be involved in a love relationship before the proper time.
What is the Song of Solomon?
The writer records the decline of the united and divided kingdoms IN ORDER TO emphasize to the exiles that their captivity was the outflow of the promise of God as detailed in His covenant, thereby demonstrating God's covenant faithfulness.
What are the books of 1&2 Kings?
The unfaithfulness and subsequent restoration of Israel to her LORD is illustrated in the marital relationship of (this prophet) and his wife IN ORDER TO affirm the faithfulness of God in His covenantal dealings with His people and to demonstrate His great love for them.
Who is Hosea?
Employing the imagery of locusts, (this prophet) prophesies concerning the Day of the Lord in which Israel would be judged and subsequently restored, as well as the ultimate judgement of Israel's enemies IN ORDER TO bring Israel to repentance and demonstrate the faithfulness of God.
Who is Joel?
During the Babylonian captivity, (this prophet) prophesies concerning the judgment of Judah and the ultimate collapse of Jerusalem, judgment on the nations and the future restoration of Judah IN ORDER TO encourage repentance and demonstrate the faithfulness of God.
Who is Ezekiel
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What is the book of Proverbs?
The (this book) highlights the history of the Southern kingdom, emphasizing the building and use of the temple through the Davidic line IN ORDER TO encourage the post-exilic people to return to the temple worship and be faithful to their covenantal responsibilities and IN ORDER TO show them their unique position before the LORD.
What are the books of the Chronicles?
announced a time of great judgement that was to fall upon Israel in which, although, a remnant would be preserved, the nation would be exiled IN ORDER TO demonstrate the faithfulness of God to His covenant.
Who is Amos?
The historical narrative of (this prophet's) experience is directed to Israel IN ORDER TO rebuke her and bring her to repentance and thereby enjoy the blessings of God.
Who is Jonah?
Through a series of visions and prophesies of judgment and blessing, God's future program for His covenant people and the nations is revealed in order to affirm that God is sovereign, controlling the events of the world so that His purposes will triumph and to urge His people to repentance and covenant faithfulness.
Who is Daniel?
The preacher advocates that life and work are a gift from God IN ORDER TO impress upon his readers that life is to be enjoyed while reminding them that they must live life realizing they are accountable to God.
What is the book of Ecclesiastes?
The author recorded God's preservation of His unbelieving people and the celebration of the deliverance in the Feats of Purim IN ORDER TO show the people who have returned from the captivity (post exilic remnant), that God is faithful to His people (even those living outside of the land) thereby encouraging them to finish the projects that God had given them to do in spite of opposition.
What is the book of Esther?
(This prophet) announced God's judgement upon Assyria IN ORDER TO encourage Judah that God was sovereign and that He was committed to fighting for and protecting His people, thereby demonstrating His covenant faithfulness.
Who was Nahum?
(This prophets) personal struggle with the method of God's dealing with His people is recorded IN ORDER TO reaffirm the faithfulness of God thereby encouraging the LORD'S people to trust Him.
Who was Habakkuk?
(This prophet) prophesied concerning Judah's judgement by God for their unfaithfulness to the covenant and the greatness of the future kingdom IN ORDER TO challenge his contemporaries to repentance and holy living and to comfort those of a future generation who would be in exile by reminding them of the faithfulness of God in fulfilling Hix covenantal promises.
Who is Isaiah
(This prophet) preaches four messages to the post-exilic remnant encouraging them to covenant faithfulness by completing the rebuilding of the temple, living holy lives while remembering their hope-filled Messianic future IN ORDER THAT they would once again enjoy the presence and blessings of God
Who is Haggai?
The author presents details concerning the third return of the captives under (this prophet) to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, emphasizing the faithfulness of God to His chosen people in spite of their unfaithfulness IN ORDER TO encourage the remnant to be faithful to the LORD by fulfilling their responsibilities of the covenant and trust the LORD to protect and provide for them.
What is the book of Nehemiah?
(This prophet) in his three messages directed primarily against the southern Kingdom of Judah prophesies concerning the judgment that was to fall upon the LORD's people because of their unfaithfulness IN ORDER TO demonstrate the justice of God and his faithfulness in restoring a repentant remnant to Himself.
Who is Micah?
prophesied concerning the Day of the Lord in which Edom would be judged for their pride and the people of God delivered IN ORDER TO demonstrate the justice of God and His covenant faithfulness.
Who is Obediah?
prophesied concerning the judgement of God upon Judah (i.e. Babylonian captivity) and their subsequent restoration to the Lord and their land as well as the judgment upon the nations and their restoration IN ORDER TO urge repentance, comfort those who would be in captivity and to demonstrate the faithfulness of Jehovah to the covenant.
Who is Jeremiah?
By employing the strategy of rhetorical questions and answers, (this prophet) addresses the post exilic remnant urging them to repent from their spiritual apathy as he warns them of future judgments as well as the promise of future blessings that were to come upon them through the Messiah, who is the Messenger of the covenant.
Who is Malachi?
The author recorded events pertaining to the first and second return of the people to the land emphasizing the construction of the temple and the restoration of the people IN ORDER TO demonstrate the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promise of returning a remnant to the land, thereby encouraging his readers to continue in the temple worship and live according to the covenant even during times of difficulty.
What is the book of Ezra?
prophesies concerning the great day of God's judgement upon His people and the nations IN ORDER TO encourage them to turn to the LORD and repent since a remnant was going to be delivered.
Who is Zephaniah?
(This prophet) recorded his eight visions, four message, and two oracles IN ORDER TO encourage the returned remnant to rebuild the temple since God was going to send His Messiah who would establish His kingdom by judging the nations and restoring His own people.
Who was Zechariah?