Module 5: Major Prophets

Hi everyone, and welcome to the fifth module for the Old Testament survey course. In this section, we'll be working through the Major Prophetic books of the Old Testament.

Upon successful completion of this module, the student will:

  • Place the Major OT people, events and books of the Major Prophetic Books in a general chronology.
  • Explain the main message(s), organization, theme(s), and/or character(s) of the Major Prophetic Books.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the character of God as revealed through His revelation in the praise and wisdom literature of the Major Prophetic Books.
  • Consider how God’s revelation through the Major Prophetic Books applies in the student’s life and ministry.

Below you will find links to all the study material for this module.

Course Documents

In this section, you'll find links to important and supplemental documents for this module. Click the following links to open each document. The first group contains documents that explain and give instruction for all the course activities in this module. The second group is a set of blank lecture notes which you may use as a companion for the video lectures. And the last group contains summary sheets for each Bible book covered in this module.

Instruction Guides


Lecture Notes


Bible Summaries


Lecture Videos

In this section, you will find the video lectures for the Major Prophetic Books module. They are designed to be watched in order, but each video should make sense on its own. Click each thumbnail to open access to each video. There is also a link with each video if you prefer to watch on the Rumble or YouTube interface. In addition, there is a link to download the audio from the presentation for offline review.

33: Introduction to the Prophetic Books

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33: Introduction to the Prophetic Books
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34: Isaiah

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34b: The Suffering Servant supplement

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34b: The Suffering Servant supplement
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35: Jeremiah

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35b: New Covenant Supplement

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35b: New Covenant Supplement
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36: Lamentations

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37: Ezekiel

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38: Daniel

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Reviews

In this section, you will find the review slides from the course lectures for module 5. This is a convenient way to view and review the summaries for each lecture. Click the Thumbnail picture to begin the slide show.

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Review Quiz

This section is a link to a review quiz to test your understanding of the objective material for Module 5. By clicking the link, you will be taken to a series of questions, in random order. Answer each question and then push the Submit button to check your answers. Every question must be answered before you can submit the quiz. At the end, you will be shown your score for the entire quiz. The quiz will be different each time, so feel free to take it more than once. Click the Thumbnail picture to begin the quiz.

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Here is a review quiz for the material covered in this module's lectures. Click the button next to the best answer for each question, or drag each term to its best definition. Then press the button at the bottom to see if your answers are correct.


Isaiah highlights the fact that God is the only God.

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 34
Which Major Prophet promises God's people a "new heart and new Spirit"?

Ezekiel

Correct

Daniel

Sorry, see Lecture 37

Isaiah

Sorry, see Lecture 37

Jeremiah

Sorry, see Lecture 37
Which is NOT one of the themes of Jeremiah?

New Covenant Hope

Sorry, see Lecture 35

God's Presence/Glory

Good Job

False Prophets

Sorry, see Lecture 35

Sovereign God

Sorry, see Lecture 35

Judgment for Idolatry

Sorry, see Lecture 35
Which is NOT a section of Isaiah?

Book of Comfort

Sorry, see Lecture 34

Book of Judgment

Sorry, see Lecture 34

Book of Covenant

Great Job

Historical Interlude

Sorry, see Lecture 34
Which is NOT a theme of Isaiah?

False Prophet

Correct

Only God

Sorry, see Lecture 34

Savior Redeemer Holy One

Sorry, see Lecture 34

Judgment AND Salvation

Sorry, see Lecture 34

Trust God

Sorry, see Lecture 34

Remnant

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Servant

Sorry, see Lecture 34
The Book of Lamentations was occasioned by the destruction of Jerusalem by Babylon.

True

Correct

False

Sorry, see Lecture 36
Jeremiah stresses that God is in control, not only of Israel, but of Babylon as well.

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 35
In the Book of Ezekiel, God uses a vision of dry bones coming to life in order to promise Judah that He would bring their nation back to the land.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 37
The prophets regularly highlight that God is sovereign over all nations, not just Israel.

True

Yes

False

Sorry, see Lecture 34
Which was NOT written around the time of the Babylonian conquest?

Lamentations

Sorry, see Lecture 33

Jeremiah

Sorry, see Lecture 33

Isaiah

Good Job

Ezekiel

Sorry, see Lecture 33
Jeremiah spoke against the false prophets that opposed him.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 35
The "suffering servant" passage emphasizes that the servant suffers, with no hope or vindication.

True

Sorry, see Lecture 34.5

False

Good Job
Whis is NOT a way that the "suffering servant" passage is applied in the New Testament?

To argue that God's people must be innocent, or they won't be vindicated by God

Good Job

To show how Jesus fulfilled the complete pattern of the servant passage

Sorry, see Lecture 34.5

To talk about the missionary calling of the church

Sorry, see Lecture 34.5

To prove that Jesus' suffering was actually a part of his Messianic role.

Sorry, see Lecture 34.5

To emphasize that Jesus did not fight back when He was unjustly treated

Sorry, see Lecture 34.5
Which word best summarizes the Book of Ezekiel?

Restoration

Well Done

Soveregnty


Punishment


Sorrow


Salvation


Jeremiah and Ezekiel were prophesying at roughly the same time, just at different places.

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 37
God's glory departing and then returning to the temple is a repeated emphasis in the Book of Ezekiel.

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 37
Jesus claimed that He was inaugurating and fulfilling the New Covenant.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 35.5
Which section of Jeremiah does the organization highlight?

Fall of Jerusalem

Sorry, see Lecture 35

Jeremiah's Call

Sorry, see Lecture 35

Prophecy against the Nations

Sorry, see Lecture 35

Consolation & Hope

Good Job

Prophecy of Judgment

Sorry, see Lecture 35

Historical Interlude

Sorry, see Lecture 35
Isaiah emphasizes that God rescues His people not only from their historical enemies, but also from the judgment of their idolatry.

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 34
Which prophet spoke most clearly of a "New Covenant"?

Habakkuk

Sorry, see Lecture 35.5

Malachi

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Jeremiah

Well Done

Daniel

Sorry, see Lecture 35.5

Isaiah

Sorry, see Lecture 35.5

Zechariah

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Ezekiel

Sorry, see Lecture 35.5
Prophets are primarily predictors of the future.

True

Sorry, see Lecture 33

False

Good Job
Which is NOT a part of the historical interlude in Isaiah?

The Suffering Servant

Good Job

The Assyrian Invasion

Sorry, see Lecture 34

Hezekiah's Illness

Sorry, see Lecture 34
Through the prophets, God addresses the nations surrounding Israel.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 33
Which of these is NOT emphasized in the Book of Isaiah?

God is against all idolatry

Sorry, see Lecture 34

God is sovereign over all nations

Sorry, see Lecture 34

God promises a new heart and a new Spirit

Correct

The purpose for all history is God's glory

Sorry, see Lecture 34

God is a saving God

Sorry, see Lecture 34
In Isaiah, God promises to work through a faithful remnant.

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 34
Which of these prophet's ministry occurred FIRST in their chronological order in history?

Jeremiah

Sorry, see Lecture 33

Isaiah

Good Job

Daniel

Sorry, see Lecture 33
The basic function of prophets were as spokesmen for God, telling His message.

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 33
The "suffering servant" in Isaiah is an invitation for God's people to share in fulfilling the servant's calling.

True

Well done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 34.5
Which is a major occasion of prophets prophesying in the 7th/6th centuries BC?

Return from Exile

Sorry, see Lecture 33

Babylon Invasion

Well Done

Assyrian Invasion

Sorry, see Lecture 33

400 Silent years

Sorry, see Lecture 33
Which word best summarizes the Book of Daniel?

Restoration


Sorrow


Salvation


Sovereignty

Good Job

Punishment



Discussion/Reflection/Essay Questions

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The following questions are for your thoughtful consideration and discussion:

  1. What is the general message of the prophets to each of the main time periods of prophetic activity? Based on this, what do you think God's prophets would say to your current culture?
  2. Describe the multifaceted occasion for the Book of Jeremiah and the message that is given for each occasion. What impact should these ideas have for a modern Christian?
  3. How is the "suffering servant" passage fulfilled in the New Testament? What difference does it make? How can this be applied in your own life?
  4. What are the four themes of Jeremiah? How does each apply to Christian living today?
  5. How is God's Sovereignty demonstrated in the Book of Daniel? Should we expect similar circumstances today? If so, how can we remain faithful, in order to see God's sovereign activity?
  6. What does the Book of Ezekiel say about God's presence with His people? How does this apply to our Christian life today?
  7. What are the six themes of Isaiah? What does each theme tell about the character and purposes of God? What difference does each make for your life and ministry?
  8. What is the main concept of the prophets? Give an example from two different prophetic books. How does this apply in your own life and ministry?
  9. How is God's promise of a new heart and a new Spirit fulfilled? What difference does it make?
  10. What are the 3 time periods where the writing prophets were most active? What is the general historical background and general message God spoke to each period? How is your own time similar and what general message best applies? How should you respond?

Module Completed!

Congratulations, you have reached the end of the fifth module. I hope that you have found it rewarding and have noticed personal growth.

I encourage you to continue on to the next module as soon as is convenience. The button below will take you to Module 6.