Further Study

Review Questions

These questions are designed to help you review important material covered in the lecture.

1. How does the primary term for prophet help us to understand the prophet’s job?
2. How do the secondary terms for prophet help us to understand the prophet’s job?
3. What were the characteristics of the prophet’s job before the monarchy?
4. What were the characteristics of the prophet’s job during the monarchy?
5. What were the characteristics of the prophet’s job during the exile?
6. What were the characteristics of the prophet’s job after the exile?
7. In what ways did prophecy become more or less prominent and formal as the institution of the monarchy rose and fell?
8. Describe two popular ways that interpreters of the Bible have thought about the job of the prophet. How have these ways of thinking impacted their understanding of prophecy?
9. What is the “covenant model” for understanding a prophet’s job? Why is this model more helpful than others?

Application Questions

Application questions are appropriate for written assignments or as topics for group discussions. For written assignments, it is recommended that answers not exceed one page in length.

1. By studying the titles of prophets, how has your understanding of a prophet’s job broadened?
2. If we assume that Old Testament prophets were like mediums of other cultures, what kinds of mistakes might we make in interpreting their prophecies?
3. How do ancient Near-Eastern treaties help us understand God’s relationship with Israel?
4. How does Isaiah 6 illustrate the covenant role of a prophet?
5. What is the most significant insight you have learned from this study? Why?