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BC1. Introduction to the Prophets
The document discusses the historical context and significance of the Old Testament prophets, highlighting major covenants and the role of the prophets in revealing God's message. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these figures and their teachings as essential to knowing God and adhering to His laws. Additionally, it outlines the nature of prophecy as a ministry that calls people back to faith and obedience, warning of judgment while promising restoration.
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BC1. Introduction to the Prophets
- 1. The Prophets Monday, 19July 2010
- 2. Historical Wisdom Prophetic Monday, 19 July 2010
- 3. Canonical prophets Monday, 19 July 2010
- 4. Old Testament Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Pentateuch Numbers, Deuteronomy Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1–2 Samuel History books 1–2 Kings, 1–2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Wisdom Lit. Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Prophets Ezekiel, Daniel, Minor Prophets Monday, 19 July 2010
- 5. New Testament Revelation Matthew Mark, Luke, John History Acts Timeless present Romans – Jude Anticipation Revelations Monday, 19 July 2010
- 6. Christian Jewish Old Testament Tanak New Testament Monday, 19 July 2010
- 7. Old Testament Tanak Pentateuch Law Instruction Torah History Prophets Nevi’im Wisdom Writings Ketuvim Prophets Monday, 19 July 2010
- 8. Tanak Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Law/Instruction Numbers, Deuteronomy Former Prophets Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings Nevi’im Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Latter Prophets Book of the Twelve Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ruth, Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, Writings Ketuvim Lamentations, Esther, Daniel, Ezra–Nehemiah, Chronicles Monday, 19 July 2010
- 9. How do youfeel about the prophets in the Old Testament? What do you find difficult about them? ? Why is it important to study them? Monday, 19 July 2010
- 10. They have aqueer way of talking, like people who, instead of proceeding in an orderly manner, ramble off from one thing to the next so that you cannot make heads or tails of them or see what they are Martin Luther getting at. Monday, 19 July 2010
- 11. GOD them us Monday, 19 July 2010
- 12. to g s in r d ie n r a r t a s b r n de u 12 Monday, 19 July 2010
- 13. Language Geography Religion Culture History Monday, 19 July 2010
- 14. so why studythe prophets? Monday, 19 July 2010
- 15. What is theultimate meaning of life for any human being? What is the highest value of human life? Monday, 19 July 2010 ?
- 16. to know God Monday,19 July 2010
- 17. Why do wehave the Bible? So that we can know God Monday, 19 July 2010
- 18. ‘I will beyour God and you will be my people’ Monday, 19 July 2010
- 19. But now thatyou have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elementary principles of the world, whose slaves you want to be once more? Galatians 4:9 Monday, 19 July 2010
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- 22. A covenant formallybinds two parties together in a relationship, on the basis of mutual personal commitment, with consequences for keeping or breaking the covenant. ESV Study Bible Monday, 19 July 2010
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- 24. But like Adamthey transgressed the covenant; there they dealt faithlessly with me. Hosea 6:7 Monday, 19 July 2010
- 25. Read Genesis 1:28–30;2:16–17 Who is the covenant between? What commitments are made? ? What are the requirements? Monday, 19 July 2010
- 26. Adam humanity / all creation Monday, 19 July 2010
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- 28. Read Genesis 9:1–17 Who is the covenant between? What commitments are made? ? What are the requirements? What is the sign of the covenant? Monday, 19 July 2010
- 29. Noah humanity / all creation Monday, 19 July 2010
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- 31. I will makeyou into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you. Genesis 12:1–3, NLT Monday, 19 July 2010
- 32. Read Genesis 17:1–27 Who is the covenant between? What commitments are made? ? What are the requirements? What is the sign of the covenant? Monday, 19 July 2010
- 33. Abraham Israel blessing to all nations Monday, 19 July 2010
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- 36. Now if youwill obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure from among all the peoples on the earth; for the earth belongs to me. . . . Exodus 19:1 Monday, 19 July 2010
- 37. Moses Israel Monday, 19 July 2010
- 38. Jericho CANAAN MOAB Monday, 19 July 2010
- 39. ali ARAM ht Nap Asher Zebullun Issachar Manasseh Manasseh (half) (half) Ephraim Dan Gad AMMON ES Benjamin N Reuben TI Judah IS IL MOAB PH Simeon EDOM AMALEK MIDIAN Monday, 19 July 2010
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- 41. Don’t you realisethat the Lord, the God of Israel, made a lasting covenant with David, giving him and his descendants the throne of Israel forever? 2 Chronicles 13:5 Monday, 19 July 2010
- 42. Read 2 Samuel7:4–17 Who is the covenant between? What commitments are made? ? What are the requirements? What is the sign of the covenant? Monday, 19 July 2010
- 43. David Israel Monday, 19 July 2010
- 44. historical context Monday, 19 July 2010
- 45. origins of prophetism Monday,19 July 2010
- 46. Who is theearliest prophet in the OT? Who is the greatest prophet in the OT? Monday, 19 July 2010 ?
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- 48. greatest prophet Monday, 19July 2010
- 49. There has neverbeen another prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face. Deuteronomy 34:10 Monday, 19 July 2010
- 50. What other nationis so great as to have such righteous decrees and laws as this body of laws I am setting before you today? Deuteronomy 4:8 Monday, 19 July 2010
- 51. life abundance prosperity covenant blessings health respect security Monday, 19 July 2010
- 52. disease drought defeat death deportation covenant curses destruction disgrace danger dearth destitution Monday, 19 July 2010
- 53. enemy within Monday, 19July 2010
- 54. Read Deuteronomy 18:9–22 What are the people of God to avoid? Why? What is the purpose of these pagan practices? ? What is the only valid option for God’s people? Why? Monday, 19 July 2010
- 55. When the Lordyour God eliminates the nations from the place where you are headed and you dispossess them, you will settle down in their land. After they have been destroyed from your presence, be careful not to be ensnared like they are; do not pursue their gods and say, ‘How do these nations serve their gods? I will do the same.’ . . . Monday, 19 July 2010
- 56. You must notworship the Lord your God the way they do! For everything that is abhorrent to him, everything he hates, they have done when worshipping their gods. They even burn up their sons and daughters before their gods! Deuteronomy 12:29–31 (NET) Monday, 19 July 2010
- 57. • Failure todeal with pagan nations • Failure to live by God’s standards • Failure to have God at the centre of life and worship Monday, 19 July 2010
- 58. Turning from God Peace Oppression Rescuer Crying (Judge) to God 58 Monday, 19 July 2010
- 59. In those daysIsrael had no king; everyone did as he saw fit. Judges 17:6; 18:1; 19:1; 21:25 Monday, 19 July 2010
- 60. prophets = nabi called (by God) to call out (for God) Monday, 19 July 2010
- 61. Prophets are calledby God . . . to speak from God . . . about God Monday, 19 July 2010
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- 64. Whether he isdiscussing the past, present or future, the prophet is seeking to make God the most genuine reality that men can know and experience. A.B. Mickelson Interpreting the Bible, p. 287 Monday, 19 July 2010
- 65. not foretelling Monday, 19July 2010
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- 67. Prophecy is essentiallya ministry of disclosure, a stripping bare. Israel’s great prophets do not merely lift the veil of the future in order to destroy false expectations; at the same time, they expose the conduct of their contemporaries. . . . Prophets tear the masks away and show the true face of the people behind them. Hans Walter Wolff, Confrontations Monday, 19 July 2010
- 68. God’s glory Monday, 19July 2010
- 69. God’s ultimate concern Monday,19 July 2010
- 70. The Word of the LORD Monday, 19 July 2010
- 71. Calling people Covenant enforcement back to the mediators covenant (Fee and Stuart) Monday, 19 July 2010
- 72. Warning of judgment Monday, 19 July 2010
- 73. Promising restoration Monday, 19 July 2010
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- 75. Basic pattern Monday, 19July 2010
- 76. Identification of Declaration of Israel’s sin God’s love for Israel Announcement of Announcement of judgment blessing Monday, 19 July 2010
- 77. tonywatkins.org twitter.com/tonywatkins_ facebook.com/tonywatkins Monday, 19 July 2010