Prophets of Hope

What year were Jerusalem and the Temple destroyed?

• 586 CE

• 568 CE

• 100 CE
• 68 CE

Who was responsible for the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple?

• The Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar

• The Persians led by Cyrus
• The Babylonians under King Herod

• The Greeks during Alexander's campaign

Define the word Sabbath.

• Sabbath is a historical figure.
• Sabbath is a day of rest and worship.
• Sabbath refers to a religious festival.
• Sabbath is a type of food.

Define the word synagogue.

• A synagogue is a community center for all religions.
• A synagogue is a type of ancient temple.
• A synagogue is a place for political meetings.
• A synagogue is a Jewish house of worship.

How did Jeremmiah and Ezekiel’s prophecies change over the years?

• Both prophets consistently delivered messages of despair without any hope for the future.
• Jeremmiah focused solely on personal morality while Ezekiel emphasized social justice.
• Over the years their prophecies went from foretelling doom and repentance to hope and consolation.

• Jeremmiah's prophecies remained unchanged, while Ezekiel's were entirely ignored.

What was Jeremiah constantly preaching?

• The importance of ritual sacrifices and peace and harmony among nations.

• The importance of ritual sacrifices and wealth and prosperity.

• Repentance and to warn that sin would lead to sorrow and death.

How did Jeremiah teach his lessons?

• Jeremiah taught his lessons through lectures.
• Jeremiah used only written materials for his lessons.
• Jeremiah focused solely on individual assignments.
• Jeremiah taught his lessons by enacting living parables.

What warning did Jeremiah give his nation?

• He warned his nation that if they followed and repented against God it would lead them being blessed.

• He warned his nation that if they abandoned and did not repent against God it would lead them being destroyed.

• A message of prosperity and peace and an endorsement of idolatry and false gods.

How does the lesson describe Ezekiel’s behavior?

• Ezekiel's behavior was eccentric.

• Ezekiel shows a lack of interest in his prophetic duties.
• Ezekiel frequently doubts his mission and responsibilities.
• Ezekiel often ignores the messages he receives from God.

After the fall of Jerusalem? What did Ezekiel tell the exiled Jews?

• Ezekiel told the exiled Jews to abandon their faith.
• Ezekiel warned the exiled Jews of further destruction.
• Ezekiel instructed the exiled Jews to settle in Babylon permanently.
• Ezekiel told them of a new king and how God would restore the nation.