...Some Classical Prophets And their influence in In Their Time and Viewing God through a Chaplain’s Eyes - Reflections of Student Chaplain Joseph P. Lalka October, 22 2014 Classical Prophets are the spoke persons of the Lord. They have a collection of works attributed to them. After the Prophets of Abraham, Moses, Miriam, Samuel, Nathan, Elijah and Elisha we are presented with what are called the Classical Prophets. They speak for Yahweh and are not future predictors but admonish and encourage about the present day. They remind the established leaders of the reason they were the leaders of their people. Remind the Establishment why they are the establishment. Eight century Prophets are most notable, and the start of the Classical Prophets. Their writings are collections in a separate book of the scriptures. Amos Amos is the first prophet I want to discuss. The theme that runs through all of the material is one of protest against the social injustices that prevailed in northern Israel during the reign of Jeroboam II. Along with this protest is the warning that Yahweh will surely punish the nation for violating the demands of justice. He declares, "Fallen is Virgin Israel, never to rise again." He is caustic and abrasive in his delivery. He is from the southern kingdom but preached to the northern kingdom. He up holds the Mosaic Covenant. Amos was a herdsman who lived in the region of Tekoa, not many miles from the city of Jerusalem. As Amos pondered...
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...There are many prophets in the old testament that had a significant impact in spreading the word of God. I will discuss them and the message they provided to the people of their time. The first prophet I will talk about is Elijah. Elijah was an significant prophet who lived during the ninth century B. C. during the reigns of Ahab in the northern kingdom of Israel. Elijah shaped the history of his day and dominated Hebrew thinking for centuries afterward. Elijah's prophetic activities emphasized the unconditional loyalty to God required of the nation of Israel. Elijah had conflicting views and did not accept standards of his day, when belief in many gods was normal. He appears in the role of God's instrument of judgment upon a wayward Israel because of the nation's widespread idolatry. Elisha, whose name in Hebrew means “God is Salvation,” was an Israelite prophet and disciple of Elijah. Elisha is described as a miracle worker, he is known for healing the sick and reviving the dead. Elisha was also involved in politics. Elisha’s message was to those in charge that they should turn back to traditional religious practices and acknowledge God’s absolute power over every aspect of life, personal as well as political. When he healed the sick, it was to demonstrate God’s power over life and death. When he helped in battle, it was to demonstrate God’s power over nations and kingdoms. Elijah had a much friendlier relationship then his mentor when it involved political authorities. ...
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...------------------------------------------------- Isaiah From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the prophet. For other uses, see Isaiah (disambiguation). "Isaias" and "Esaias" redirect here. For the given name, see Isaias (given name). Isaiah | The Prophet Isaiah; illustration from a Biblecard published by the Providence Lithograph Company (c. 1904) | Prophet | Born | 8th Century BCE Judah (?) | Died | 7th Century BCE | Venerated in | Judaism Christianity Islam[1] | Feast | May 9 [2] | Isaiah (US /aɪˈzeɪ.ə/ or UK /aɪˈzaɪ.ə/;[2] Hebrew: יְשַׁעְיָהוּ, Modern Yeshayahu, Tiberian Yəšạʻyā́hû ; Syriac: ܐܫܥܝܐ Eshaya; Greek:Ἠσαΐας, Ēsaïās; Arabic: إشعيا Ishiya;[1] "Yah is salvation"[3]) was a prophet documented by the Biblical Book of Isaiah to have lived around the time of 8th-century BCE Kingdom of Judah.[4][5] The exact relationship between the Book of Isaiah and any such historical Isaiah is complicated.[a] One widespread view sees parts of the first half of the book (chapters 1–39) as originating with the historical prophet, interspersed with prose commentaries written in the time of King Josiah a hundred years later; with the remainder of the book dating from immediately before and immediately after the end of the exile in Babylon, almost two centuries after the time of the original prophet. Jews and Christians consider the Book of Isaiah a part of their Biblical canon; he is the first listed (although not the earliest) of theNevi'im Aharonim, the latter prophets.[6] Muslims...
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...Timeline Essay of the Prophets Grand Canyon University BIB 351 12/11/2011 After having done a great deal of studying of Old Testament passages about the prophets I will explain what a prophet is, how God worked with them and who they were. God stopped talking openly to people after Adam and Eve were driven from the Garden, He then chose specific individuals through whom He would communicate. The prophet must be able to hear the voice of God and bring God’s words to the world. All prophecy will be “as the Spirit gives utterance” (Acts 2:4). In the ministry of a prophet, a called prophet speaks the message the Lord gives him. The first time the word “prophet” is used in the Bible is in the days of Abraham (Gen. 20:7). Each prophet had a specific message for the people of Israel from God. Some messages were warnings to Israel's about punishment if they continued to sin, others were about God's efforts to reconcile himself with Israel after a period of punishment, and prophecies about Israel and the nations it interacted with. Major Prophets of the Old Testament Isaiah’s period of prophecy was from 740 to 680 B.C. Isaiah is most often thought of as the greatest of the Old Testament prophets of the Bible. Isaiah prophesied about Israel's judgment and reconciliation with God, the coming savior Christ, and judgment of nations, and the end times. Jeremiah's ministry was from 630 - 585 B.C. In his writing he prophesized of the Israelites’ exile to Babylon, the fall of Jerusalem...
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...over all things in flooding the earth to rid it of sin, choosing only to keep Noah and his family. Abraham, descendent of Noah, and his lineage was then chosen by GOD in a covenant to be His new nation called Israel. Abraham’s son, Isaac, and Isaac’s son, Jacob continued to be chosen people, kept by GOD throughout trials and tribulations. Jacob’s son, Joseph who was sold into slavery by his brothers only to rule over them and the rest of his family in Egypt during a great famine of that time, closes out the book of Genesis. Exodus The book of Exodus is primarily narrative scripture. This book focuses on the oppression of GOD’s chosen people in Egypt, their departure and journey out of Egypt to the Promised Land led by Moses, and GOD’s covenant with them. Exodus begins where the book of Genesis ends with the 12 tribes of Israel now in Egypt given that Joseph, one of the 12, was there in a position of authority. The original 12 have all passed and their lineage suffered oppression under new Egyptian leaders, Pharaohs. GOD called upon Moses, born in the family line of one of the 12 tribes, Levi, to lead his people out of bondage. Through Moses, GOD demonstrated his power over all things by inflicting Egypt with plagues when Pharaoh refused to let Israel go. The...
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...What is a prophet? A prophet is one that is inspired to interpret God’s word. A person that is spiritually gifted with profound moral insight and exceptional powers of expression. In addition, the word prophet also means a predictor; a soothsayer; a chief spokesperson of a movement or cause. There are three duties that a prophet must obtain: Firstly, they must function as preachers. Expounded and interpreted the Mosaic Law to the nation. It is their duty to admonish, reprove, denounce sin, threaten with the terrors of judgment, call to repentance, and bring consolation and pardon. Their activity of rebuking sin and calling for repentance consumed far more of the prophets’ time than any other feature of their work. Second, they function as predictors; who announced coming judgments, deliverances and events relating to the Messiah and his kingdom. Finally, the prophets act as watchmen over the people of Israel. For example, Ezekiel stood as a watchman on the walls of Zion ready to trumpet a warning against religious apostasy. He warned the people against political and military alliances with foreign powers, the temptation to become involved in idolatry and Canaanite cultural worship and the danger of placing excessive confidence in religious formalism and sacrificial ritual. While the prophets functioned in various ways as they communicated God’s message, they occupied one major role in Israel’s religious system; which was the role of a royal diplomat or prosecuting...
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...despised religious festivals, prophet to Israel, God holds every nation to standard of general morality Hosea – married to Gomer, marriage symbolized God’s relationship with Israel Gomer – wife of whoredom either cultic or idolater Isaiah – 8th century prophet, split up into 3 parts, Emmanuel prophecy syro-ephraimitic war, 1 Isaiah announcing salvation, 2nd Isaiah exile, 3rd Isaiah post exile Ahaz – father of Hezekiah Hezekiah – good king, brought reforms, destroyed idolaters Manasseh – evil king, brought back idolaters Josiah – good king, repeated Hezekiah reforms centralized worship in God’s temple in Jerusalem Ezekial – mentions abominations in temple, people were bowing to sun god (bum to God relieving themselves), laid on side for over a year, ate food from cow dung, symbolized the way Israelites had to eat in exile, announces new covenant Habakkuk – complains to God, God sends Babylonians/ Hasmoneans Jeremiah – weeping prophet, The Book of Jeremiah records the final prophecies to Judah, warning of oncoming destruction if the nation does not repent. Jeremiah calls out for the nation to turn back to God. At the same time, Jeremiah recognizes the inevitability of Judah’s destruction due to its unrepentant idolatry and immorality Tiglath-Pileser III – Assyrian King, dispersed people in given nation, caused intermarriage and loss of identity Sennacherib – general Assyrian leader, attacked southern Israel kingdom, unsuccessful, 180,000 troops...
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...Isaiah 40 28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. 29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: 31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. WAIT ON THE LORD CAN YOU WAIT ON THE LORD Introduction: "CAN YOU WAIT ON THE LORD Today is family and friends day here at New Providence Missionary Baptist Church Therefore for it is a time of celebration it is this time that we get together. Laugh, rejoice, fellowship together; we may even cry together. We eat some good old food, hear good singing and preaching. And we are able to connect and re-connect with old friends/places again. It reminds us of the journey God has brought us on so far in our life and how you can testify of how God has kept you from last year to this year. This celebration allows you to connect and reconnect with family and old acquaintances, and places. And many times celebrations like this allow us to see just how far we have come and to give thanks for how we made thus far. YET CHURCH I believe this morning that we We have had to endure something’s, experience something’s, encounter something’s...
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...1. Assyria’s capital is? 2. Who is the author of Lamentation? 3. What king lost his sanity and ate grass like an animal? 4. What two languages is the book of Daniel written in? 5. What happens to the three Hebrew men who refuse to bow down to the gold image of Nebuchadnezzar? 6. What happens to Daniel when he is caught praying to his God which is against the law? 7. How many dirges are there in book of lamentation? 8. What prophet is known as the weeping prophet? 9. What foreign powers capture Israel and Judah? 10. In all the prophetic books, there is the idea of _____ and _____. 11. Who is the suffering servant mentioned in the book of Isaiah? 12. Why are the Major Prophets given that title? 13. Song of Songs is a story of _____, _____, and _____. 14. The phrase “meaningless! Meaningless! Everything is Meaningless! Is found in what book? 15. The word “Ecclesiastes” means? 16. Name five main themes that can be found in the book of Proverbs. 17. There are 5 how many books in the book of Psalm? 18. _____ wrote __ of the ___ Psalms 19. Name the four friends of Job that are mentioned in this book. 20. Job was written in the _____ era about events that took place in the _____ era. 21. The primary poetic device used in Hebrew poetry is ____. 22. The name Joshua means “___________”; it is the Hebrew equivalent of _____. 23. Who is the missing character in the book of Esther? 24. What feast became one of the regularly observed Jewish feasts dues to what Esther...
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...most of his kingdom? | He refused to cut taxes and threaten to raise them. | Why is Asa viewed as a good king but given a mixed review? | His lack of faith in God to assist with attack on Baasha in Northern Kingdom. | How did Jehoshaphat show piety on the one hand but political naivete on the other? | He went thru the country removing pagan shrines and sent teachers in the land teaching the law. he was judged for helping the wicked. | What is most memorable about Athaliah? | She proceeded to kill off rest of males in the royal family so that she could rule. | How did Joash bring hope to the Southern Kingdom? | by repairing the temple restoring the worship and sacrificial system. | What did he do that caused him to be assassinated? | He ordered , God's prophet Zechariah to be stoned to death on the temple grounds. His heart was turned away from God. | In what way did Uzziah demonstrate spiritual foolishness? | He went into the temple to burn incense, something only the priest could do. | What were the consequences? | Cause he didn't listen, God struck him with leprosy. | What is most memorable about Ahaz? | Ahaz turned away from YHWH, he served the pagan gods, including Baal, even performed child sacrifices. He promoted the spiritual revival. | Compare and contrast Hezekiah with his father, Ahaz, and with David. | he was viewed as one of the worst kings in the Southern Kingdom. Hezekiah trusted in the Lord, God of Isreal. | What was the role of Isaiah in the Southern...
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...Israel was experiencing a season of prosperity, peace and exponential expansion during the Eighth century BCE of her history. At the same time, Israel engaged in idle worship and social/class injustices between the elite and the poor. They manipulated debt and credit, wealthy landowners amassed capital and estates at the expense of small farmers. The purpose of this essay is to demonstrate that God wants his people to continue to be obedient to Him in spite of blessings. Because of Israel’s mistreatment of the poor and her indulgences a man by the name of Amos stepped on the scene to denounce the people of God in the Northern Kingdom and speak judgement over them. Not much is known of Amos other than what is in the book that bears his name. According to Amos 1:1 Amos is a shepherd from the town of Tekoa, in Judah. Situated in Judah (1 Chr. 2:24; 4:5), Tekoa is identified today with Khirbet Taqu’a, about 10 kilometers (6 miles) southeast of Bethlehem and about 16 kilometers (10 miles) south of Jerusalem. It was built on a hill in the wilderness of Tekoa toward En Gedi (2 Chr. 11:6; 20:20). According to Amos 7:14-15 (Amos 1:1), Amos herded cattle and sheep and dressed sycamore trees. He also declared that he was not a prophet or the son of a prophet. However, God called him to leave his flock and prophesy to the people of Israel. His prophetic career was during the reigns of Jeroboam II of Israel and Uzziah of Judah between 760-750 BCE. Throughout the book of Amos, God shows...
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...Summary of the books of the Old Testament Exodus The book of Exodus is of the narrative genre initially and then switches to law. This book covers the development of Israel into a real nation, and falls into seven distinct sections. First there is the birth and education of Moses who was born an Israelite, but raised as an Egyptian. During the suffering of Israel, God used a burning bush to show Moses that he was the one to deliver the Israelites out of bondage. Second was Moses confronting the Pharaoh with the ten plagues, which included the observance of the first Passover. Next we read of the parting of the Red Sea and narrative of the journey of Moses guiding the people to Sinai. The fourth section covers the delivery of the Ten Commandments or laws by God on Mt. Sinai. Then we have the section on the building of the tabernacle. The six section covers the renewing of the covenant with God after the sinful actions of the Israelites in worshiping the golden calf. The last section covers the building and dedication of the Tabernacle. Deuteronomy This book’s genre is law, which is actually taken from the Greek word for “the second law.” Before being delivered to the promised land of the Canaan, Moses spoke to the people with forceful presentations of the essential parts of God’s revelation including emphasis on the spiritual principles of the law and its fulfillment. He also sought to teach application of the law to circumstances the Israelites would face in their new...
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...Deuteronomy The book of Deuteronomy is a book with the word of the law for the covenant that signifies the second law. It had taken place within Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim, the mountains located within the central highlands. The main theme in which the book discusses is obedience to god and the laws of the covenant. The people were to observe the laws, then continue on the mountains nearby and discuss what could happen if the laws were not fulfilled. The tribe that was on Mount Gerizim would then affirm the blessing that would become if the laws were to be obeyed. There would be gatherings considered ceremonies to reaffirm the laws, and they would read the laws and become familiar with them; then carry out the laws of the covenant. It is stated there are many curses that were emphasized in the passage in order to warn the covenant of the results of disobedience. There is no information that states there were any gatherings after that, though they believe they may have taken place during the time that the covenant obeyed the laws. The people’s faith and belief’s within the covenant were strong, however, with time the faith eventually withdrew, and the nation suffered exile. Ruth The book of Ruth is a historical narrative which took place during the period of the book of Judges. The main theme in this book is allegiance to one another, which is shown by Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz; as well as with all the continued fidelity with god by the people in Moab within the covenant...
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...to Abraham. * God promises Abraham Canaan. * Abraham meets Melchizeldek. * Abraham’s wife is Sarah. * Abraham’s nephew is Lot. * Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. * Isaac is borne. Isaac 19 Century B.C * Saved from sacrifice by God’s Hand * Half brother of Ishmael. * Married to Rebekah. * The father of Twins Esau, and Jacob. Jacob 20 Century B.C. * Name means “grabber”. * Favored by his mother. * Jacob schemed his brothers Esau birthright. * Fled the camp. * Married to Leah who was then Rachel. * Returned to his Fathers House * Struggled with God. * His name was changed to Israel. * Father of twelve sons. 12 Tribes of Israel 19 to 18 B.C. * Reuben * Simeon * Levi – Priestly Family * Judah – Jesus * Dan * Naphtali * Gad * Asher * Issachar * Zebulun * Joseph- Favored...
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...“The Prophet Habakkuk” Ruby A. Jones Bethel University Old Testament REL 111 Sherry Henson March 25, 2013 “Historical background for The Prophet Habakkuk” Habakkuk’s name means “Embrace” and he was the eighth Prophet of the Minor Prophets. He was Prophet to the Southern Kingdom (Judah) who wrote his book around 600 B.C. Some may call Habakkuk the questioning Prophet because he questioned God’s wisdom. Habakkuk was confused, but unique because he questioned God’s wisdom without being punished. God did not mind Habakkuk’s concerns and was gracious enough to answer him. Habakkuk saw many sins that Israel and other nations were committing and was greatly concerned. Therefore he complained to God. “Summary and Analysis of The Prophet Habakkuk” I believe that Habakkuk was a man of God because he was very concerned about the wrong doings of the people of Judah. He could not understand why God was not punishing them for their sins. Habakkuk complained to God about the violence, wickedness, destruction, iniquity, perversion, strife, contention, and justice not being upheld. Habakkuk thought God was not doing anything about the people sinning, and was not concerned about man, but God reassured him that the people would not go unpunished. When God finally told Habakkuk what was to come he questioned God’s wisdom. I believe this is why He did not tell Habakkuk his plans right away, because He knew Habakkuk...
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