SECTION 5: From Kings to Jesus Christ Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is the primary role of the prophets in ancient Israel?
One who speaks on behalf of God and calls people back to the covenant. Intermediary between God and people.
What is the difference between prophets and a priest?
Priests are from a hereditary line and prophets are called directly by God.
What happened to the United Kingdom because of King Solomon?
King Solomon caused the split because he used forced labor of the northern tribes of Israel.
Who is the prophet that used marriage as a metaphor for God’s relationship with Israel?
Hosea, he lived and preached in the North.
The Prophet Amos was best known as?
The doomsday prophet, he was a shepherd.
What did Amos preach against?
Idolatry and social injustice to the poor.
What was the date that the Northern Kingdom of Israel was destroyed?
721 BC.
Who was the Northern Kingdom conquered by?
Assyria.
What were the main concerns of PRE-exilic prophets?
Being faithful to the covenant.
Which prophet spoke about the suffering servant?
Isaiah, compared Jesus to a scapegoat.
What was the key message of the POST-exilic prophets?
Hope and all prophets point to the birth of Jesus.
What was Jeremiah’s main prophecy message?
He preaches a new covenant, the old covenant would be transformed not destroyed. The law would be written on the heart.
What were the three new Covenant qualities Jeremiah talked about?
It will not be broken, last forever, the law would be written on the heart, and the knowledge of God would be known through the life of people.
What king allowed the Jews to return from Exile?
Cyrus, king of Persia. He conquered Babylon and freed the Jews.
