Understanding the Prophets in the Bible (Bible Project)

What is the common factor among Ezekiel, Obadiah, and Habakkuk?

• They were all poets.

• They were all kings of Israel.

• They were all disciples of Jesus.

• They were all prophets with their own books in the Bible.

How are biblical prophets different from fortune tellers?

• They only spoke about the past.

• They had a radical encounter with God's presence and spoke on His behalf.

• They were primarily focused on predicting the future.

• They were known for their healing powers.

What is the 'Covenant' in the Bible?

• A set of laws given to Moses.

• A series of battles fought by Israel.

• A mutual partnership between God and the Israelites.

• A collection of prophetic books.

What were the prophets' main accusations against Israel?

• Failure to build temples, lack of festivals, and poor agricultural practices.

• Idolatry, alliances with other nations, and injustice towards the poor.

• Lack of military strength, poor governance, and economic failure.

• Disrespect towards elders, failure to marry, and lack of education.

What does 'The Day of the Lord' signify in the context of the prophets?

• God's justice on Israel's corruption and violent nations.

• A day of rest and worship.

• The creation of the world.

• The end of the world.

How did the prophets use cosmic imagery?

• To explain local events in the context of God's larger mission.

• To describe the beauty of nature.

• To write poetry about the stars.

• To predict astronomical phenomena.

What is the significance of the 'New Jerusalem' in prophetic visions?

• A new city built by the Israelites.

• A fortress against enemies.

• A place where only prophets live.

• A symbol of peace and a renewed creation.

Why did some prophets perform strange, symbolic stunts?

• To entertain the people.

• To communicate their message in a memorable way.

• To gain followers.

• To show their strength and power.

How were the writings of the earlier prophets preserved?

• They were lost and rediscovered later.

• They were inherited and studied by unnamed prophets who arranged the Hebrew scriptures.

• They were kept in secret libraries.

• They were passed down orally.

What is the twin message that the prophets cared about?

• Wealth and power.

• War and peace.

• Science and religion.

• Prophetic warning and hope.