Understanding the Prophets

The video explores the role of biblical prophets, who were not just fortune tellers but representatives of God. They reminded Israel of their covenant with God, accused them of violations, and called for repentance. The prophets used cosmic imagery to describe events like the Day of the Lord, which symbolized God's justice. Despite being marginalized, their messages gained significance after the Babylonian exile. The video also highlights the symbolic acts of prophets and their writings as resistance literature, emphasizing themes of warning and hope.

What is the primary role of prophets in the Bible?

• To predict the future

• To act as representatives of God

• To write poetry

• To perform miracles

What is the 'Covenant' in the context of the Bible?

• A set of laws

• A mutual partnership between God and Israel

• A prophecy about the future

• A promise of wealth

What does 'The Day of the Lord' signify according to the prophets?

• God's justice on corruption

• A day of rest

• The end of the world

• A festival

How did the prophets use cosmic imagery?

• To predict astronomical phenomena

• To entertain the masses

• To describe local events with universal significance

• To create confusion

What is the dual message of the prophets?

• Silence and noise

• Wealth and prosperity

• Warning and hope

• War and peace

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

• A new city built by humans

• A historical event

• A symbol of peace and restoration

• A place of exile

How did some prophets communicate their messages?

• By performing symbolic stunts

• Through dreams

• By singing songs

• Through written letters

What was the reaction of Israel's leaders to the prophets?

• They were feared

• They were celebrated

• They were ignored

• They were welcomed

Who arranged the Hebrew scriptures as we know them today?

• The original prophets

• Unnamed prophets who studied earlier texts

• The kings of Israel

• The priests

What did the prophets hope to achieve with their messages?

• To gain power

• To warn and offer hope for restoration

• To predict the weather

• To entertain the masses