Prophecy

Question 1

Isaiah

Answer 1

• Prophecies of Judgment: Isaiah prophesies judgment against Israel, Judah, and surrounding nations for sin and idolatry.
• Messianic Hope: He foretells the coming of a Messiah (Jesus) who will bring salvation.
• Restoration: Promises of the restoration of Israel and peace in God’s kingdom.
• Suffering Servant: Describes a suffering servant (Jesus) who will bear the sins of the people.
• God’s Holiness: Emphasizes the holiness of God and the need for repentance.

Question 2

Jeremiah

Answer 2

• Warning of Destruction: Jeremiah warns Judah of impending destruction due to sin and idolatry.
• Personal Struggles: Jeremiah struggles with his calling and the rejection of his message.
• New Covenant: Prophesies a new covenant where God will write His law on hearts, not tablets.
• Exile: Foretells the Babylonian exile and urges surrender to Babylon to survive.
• Hope: Despite judgment, God promises eventual restoration.

Question 3

Lamentations

Answer 3

• Grief: A series of mournful poems lamenting the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the temple.
• God’s Judgment: Reflects on the pain and devastation caused by sin and God’s judgment.
• Hope Amidst Grief: Despite the devastation, there is a message of hope, trusting in God’s mercy and faithfulness.
• Suffering: Acknowledges the reality of suffering but encourages repentance.
• Faithful God: Even in suffering, God’s compassion and faithfulness are evident.

Question 4

Ezekiel

Answer 4

• Vision of Glory: Ezekiel sees a vision of God’s glory leaving the temple due to Israel’s sin.
• Prophecies of Judgment: Warns of the impending destruction of Jerusalem and exile to Babylon.
• Individual Responsibility: Emphasizes personal responsibility for sin and righteousness.
• Restoration: Prophesies the eventual restoration of Israel and the return of God’s presence.
• Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones: Symbolizes the spiritual revival of Israel

Question 5

Daniel

Answer 5

• Exile in Babylon: Daniel and his friends face challenges while in Babylonian exile.
• Dream Interpretations: Daniel interprets King Nebuchadnezzar’s dreams, revealing God’s sovereign plans.
• Fiery Furnace: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are miraculously saved from the fiery furnace.
• Lion’s Den: Daniel is thrown into the lion’s den but is miraculously spared.
• Prophecies: Daniel prophesies about future kingdoms and the coming of the Messiah.