Intro to the Prophets

The crucial role that the prophets in the Old Testament performed was to:

• call the people to conversion

• condemn the people for what they do

• feed the hungry

• lead the people against their enemies

A "former" prophet is a prophet whose

• writings are long

• writings are short

• words and actions are found in the prophetic literature of the Bible

• prophecies occur with the /deuteronomical and historical books.

Which of the following was NOT evidence of a true prophet?

• He was popular with the people and had a large following

• He had a very specific call from God

• He was unpopular with the people and many times was persecuted

• His prophecies came true

The main activity of the prophets was to

• Predict the future

• bring the people back into relationship with God

• incite rebellion against the king when they were treated unfairly

• all of the above

Which of the following is a latter prophet?

• Moses

• Elijah

• Micah

• Samuel

A "minor" prophet is a prophet whose

• writings are long

• writings are short

• words and actions occur in the prophetic literature of the Bible

• words and actions occur in the Deuteronomic/ History books

A "latter" prophet is a prophet whose

• writings are long

• writings are short

• words and actions are found in the prophetic literature of the Bible

• prophecies occur with the /deuteronomical and historical books.

Which of the following is NOT a major prophet?

• Isaiah

• Hosea

• Ezekiel

• Jeremiah