Major Prophets
Jeremiah
- to express extreme grief or sorrow
This prophet's message was about social justice. Who was he and explain his message.
Amos
-wealth gap between rich and poor
-economic and legal exploitation
-sacrifices without true worship
This prophet went to preach to the capital of Assyria.
Jonah
King Jeroboam did not follow God's commandments, instead, he chose to do what?
He created a separate capital city with temples for idols and feasts on the days of the Temple holidays.
He strayed further away from God.
The kingdom became divided because...
Rehoboam refused to reduce the people's taxes and they rebelled against him.
Also, because Solomon had taken foreign wives and allowed idol practice to resume in Isreal.
What kind of prophecies did Isaiah have?
Prophecies about NT
Who was the prophet Hosea instructed to marry and why?
Gomer
- this adulterous woman symbolizes how Israel betrayed God and how God continues to pursue sinners.
This prophet went to preach to Nineveh after Jonah.
Nahum
How was Uzziah's pride self-destructive?
- he offered incense on the altar, even though he was not a priest
- he refused to repent and return to God when he got struck with leprosy
How many tribes were in the north and how many in the south? What were they called?
10 tribes in the north, Israel
2 tribes in the south, Judah
How did Isaiah and who killed him?
Which prophet preached final judgement, but was blocked by many false prophets?
Micah
Habakkuk
What were Manasseh's sins and what led to his repentance?
-He restored idol worshipping and sacrificed his sons in fire
-he was captured and brought to chains before an enemy king, this experience led to his repentance
Which part of the kingdom was last to be captured and by whom?
The southern kingdom was captured last by the Babylonians.
Which prophet kept preaching during the Babylonian captivity?
Jeremiah
What was Obadiah's message about the Edomites and what is symbolic of?
-The Edomites would receive final judgement
-symbolizes how God is in control
Which two prophets had a similar message about social justice?
Amos and Hosea
Describe the story of the king known for his powerful prayer.
Hezekiah- prayed when it was his time to die and lived an additional 15 years
Which part of the kingdom was first to be captured, and by whom?
The northern kingdom was captured first, by Assyria.
Describe some prophecies that Isaiah said about the NT.
Crucifixion
Resurrection
Birth of Christ
Micah
Explain how Jonah, Nahum, and Habakkuk are connected.
Jonah was first to preach to Nineveh.
Nahum returned years later to warn Nineveh to repent because they reverted to evil after Jonah left.
During Habakkuk's time, Nineveh would be captured.
This king restored Mosiac law and true worship in the South. Who was he and why was he special?
Josiah, became king at just 8 years old
He was the last good king in the south
Where in the Bible are the stories of the kings and prophets of the Divided Kingdom recorded?
1st and 2nd Kings
1st and 2nd Chronicles