Unit 10: Isaiah Test

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______ is joyful anticipation of good from God's hand.

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Hope

Answer explanation

Hope is defined as the joyful anticipation of good from God's hand, making it the correct choice. Prophecy refers to foretelling events, while Open Theism is a theological view on God's knowledge.

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_____ is a message given to a man by God, often regarding future events.

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Prophecy

Answer explanation

Prophecy is a divine message often concerning future events, distinguishing it from grace, which refers to unmerited favor, foreknowledge, which is God's awareness of future events, and open theism, a theological view on God's knowledge.

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________ is knowledge of what will happen in the future.

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Foreknowledge

Answer explanation

Foreknowledge specifically refers to the knowledge of future events, making it the correct choice. Hope and prophecy imply different concepts, while Open Theism relates to beliefs about God's knowledge and future events.

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When Isaiah had a vision of God and His holiness and glory, he became aware of his own ___________.

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Sinfulness

Answer explanation

When Isaiah saw God's holiness and glory, he recognized his own sinfulness. This awareness of his unworthiness in contrast to God's perfection is a common theme in biblical encounters with the divine.

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A seraphim touched Isaiah's lips with a burning coal, and his _____ was taken away.

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Sin

Answer explanation

In Isaiah 6:7, the seraphim touches Isaiah's lips with a burning coal, symbolically cleansing him. The correct answer is 'Sin', as this act signifies the removal of his iniquity, preparing him for his prophetic mission.

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When God asked whom He could send to speak for Him, what did Isaiah do?

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Volunteered

Answer explanation

When God asked whom He could send, Isaiah responded by volunteering, saying, 'Here am I, send me.' This shows his willingness to serve and speak for God, making 'Volunteered' the correct answer.

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Isaiah spoke many prophecies to the people of Judah about the coming of the ______.

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Messiah

Answer explanation

Isaiah's prophecies primarily focused on the coming of the Messiah, a savior figure expected to deliver the people of Judah. The other options do not align with the central theme of his prophetic messages.

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Biblical hope is different from ________ that something would happen, because we know for certain that God will do what is good.

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wishing

Answer explanation

Biblical hope is distinct from 'wishing' because it is based on the certainty that God will fulfill His promises for good, unlike wishing, which lacks assurance and is often uncertain.

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Jesus ______ messianic prophecy.

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fulfilled

Answer explanation

Jesus fulfilled messianic prophecy as he is believed to be the Messiah who accomplished the predictions made in the Hebrew Scriptures, confirming his role in the divine plan.

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What did Isaiah see in his vision that made him realize God's holiness?

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A throne

Answer explanation

Isaiah saw a throne in his vision, surrounded by seraphim, which highlighted God's majesty and holiness. This profound sight made him acutely aware of the divine presence and purity of God.