Session 243 - Start with Session 1
Show REVERANCE to God! Give your best!
God hates divorce! (2:16)
Don’t rob God...bring God your time, talent, and treasure (tithe).
Distinctive Features:
Prophecy: 9:9 “King shall come....meek, riding on an ass....” (See Mt. 21:4)
Prophecy: 11:12-13 Shepherd bought for “30 pieces of silver.” (See Mt.27:3-10.)
Prophecy: 12:10 “They shall look on Him whom they have pierced.....” (See John 19:37, Revelation 1:7.)
Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi are Postexilic prophets....they speak AFTER the people have been allowed to return from their Babylonian Exile.
Haggai: c.520BC - Though the people have returned, they have NOT rebuilt the Temple, partly due to outside influences, but also lack of proper priorities. See
Ezra 1-6 for background. Does God have priority in your life?
Zechariah: c.520BC (Same as Haggai above.) Chs1-4.... Return to God, there will be a New Jerusalem, we are the apple of God’s eye! We can have Hope!
Nahum: 612BC, just before Ninevah, the Capitol of Assyria, was destroyed by Babylon that year.
-God is just, but also merciful
-Destruction predicted for Assyria, HOPE for Judah.
Habakkuk: 605-597BC. Worry about Babylon. Is basically a gripe session to God, yet see 3:17-19 “I will rejoice in the Lord, my strength!”
Zephaniah-640-609BC (Just before Jeremiah and Habakkuk.) (See 2 Kings 22 for background.)
“The Day of the Lord”= Doom, judgment. But, HOPE (for Judah, and US!) 3:16-20.
Timeline: 750-710BC, contemporary of Isaiah (Isaiah 1-39), but Chapters 4-7 probably added after the return from exile, which began in 538BC.
Distinctive Feature: The ruler, the shepherd of his people, will come from BETHLEHEM. (5:1-4) (See Mt. 2:1-5)
7:7 “But as for me, I will look to the Lord.” (See Joshua 24:15)
Again, as with most of the Prophets, it offers hope for the future.
Timeless truths in Jonah:
1) You can’t hide from God
2) We all have a job to do for the Kingdom-evangelize!
3) God wants ALL to convert...even Israel’s worst enemy!
4) WE should pray for the conversion of our enemies.
Amos 4-9 4:1 , 5:11 and 12, 8:4-6, Don’t “oppress the weak and abuse the needy.”
Amos Distinctive Feature: “Plumb line” (7:7-8) to determine “straight” vs. “crooked” behavior and worship.
Amos-Salvation promised to the faithful in 9:11-15. (9:11 quoted by James in Acts 15:16-17 at the Council of Jerusalem.)
Obadiah- only 21 verses long! Against Edom, 5th Century BC.
Jonah- Were the events real, or was this a “fish story?” See CCC 107 (“truth...for the sake of our SALVATION...”) CCC 110.
Hosea 11, God is a loving Father. Hosea 14, God shows mercy on all who repent.
Joel- Timeline unknown. (800’sBC? 400’sBC? -no mention of kings, or Assyria, or Babylon?)
Distinctive Feature: “Locusts” as punishment. “Apocalyptic” view, End Times, “the day of the Lord” mentioned 5X.
Joel 3:1 “Spirit” poured out, quoted by Peter in Acts 2:17-21 at Pentecost.
Joel 3:5 “Everyone shall be rescued who calls on the name of the Lord.” (Again, realize the Catholic Church’s understanding of salvation, and what it entails to call on the name of the Lord!)
Amos-Timeline 760-750BC (Just before Hosea, and just before the Northern Kingdom fell in 722. Also same audience-the Northern Kingdom. Amos was a shepherd. Social justice theme.
Hosea: Timeline is c. 750BC-715BC. (Just before and just after the Northern Kingdom fell to the Assyrians in 722BC.)
Audience: The Northern Kingdom.
Distinctive Feature: Hosea’s wife, Gomer, (the Roamer!), a prostitute, is an allegory for how Israel had prostituted its faith, in bad political alliances and idol worship through temple pros
“Daniel” is an example of Apocalyptic literature, which was written to give people hope in times of persecution. Daniel is like “Revelation” in this regard, which even borrows images directly from “Daniel.” (See Daniel Ch. 7 and Revelation Ch.13
Both Daniel and Revelation look at Jewish tribulations at the time of their respective writings, look backward in time to past Jewish tribulations, and remind the reader that God delivered His people then, and will in the future, as long as the people keep their faith/return to the faith.
Daniel, thought to be written 167-164BC by most scholars during oppression by Antiochus Epiphanies, looks back at the Babylonian Captivity (c.605-536BC, see 2Kings 24+25, Jeremiah 52), places the characters in that former time, shows how perseverance in the faith saves the day, a message that is still true today!
Are these accounts “true?” See CCC paragraphs 105-119, especially 107,110.
Many today see a further fulfillment of Daniel Chapter 9 (“The 70 Weeks”) in the “End Times” appearance of the Antichrist. To try to understand Daniel 9, read also Jeremiah Ch.25 and 28. In Jeremiah, 70 years (“7” =“complete”) of captivity in Babylon, then happiness. In Daniel, he sees the return of troubles, so the number 70 is reinterpreted to include FUTURE persecution.
(Bible events/ prophecies can have not just one, but several future fulfillments.)
“Daniel” is an example of Apocalyptic literature, which was written to give people hope in times of persecution. Daniel is like “Revelation” in this regard, which even borrows images directly from “Daniel.” (See Daniel Ch. 7 and Revelation Ch.13
Both Daniel and Revelation look at Jewish tribulations at the time of their respective writings, look backward in time to past Jewish tribulations, and remind the reader that God delivered His people then, and will in the future, as long as the people keep their faith/return to the faith.
Daniel, thought to be written 167-164BC by most scholars during oppression by Antiochus Epiphanies, looks back at the Babylonian Captivity (c.605-536BC, see 2Kings 24+25, Jeremiah 52), places the characters in that former time, shows how perseverance in the faith saves the day, a message that is still true today!
Are these accounts “true?” See CCC paragraphs 105-119, especially 107,110.
Many today see a further fulfillment of Daniel Chapter 9 (“The 70 Weeks”) in the “End Times” appearance of the Antichrist. To try to understand Daniel 9, read also Jeremiah Ch.25 and 28. In Jeremiah, 70 years (“7” =“complete”) of captivity in Babylon, then happiness. In Daniel, he sees the return of troubles, so the number 70 is reinterpreted to include FUTURE persecution.
(Bible events/ prophecies can have not just one, but several future fulfillments.)
“Daniel” is an example of Apocalyptic literature, which was written to give people hope in times of persecution. Daniel is like “Revelation” in this regard, which even borrows images directly from “Daniel.” (See Daniel Ch. 7 and Revelation Ch.13
Both Daniel and Revelation look at Jewish tribulations at the time of their respective writings, look backward in time to past Jewish tribulations, and remind the reader that God delivered His people then, and will in the future, as long as the people keep their faith/return to the faith.
Daniel, thought to be written 167-164BC by most scholars during oppression by Antiochus Epiphanies, looks back at the Babylonian Captivity (c.605-536BC, see 2Kings 24+25, Jeremiah 52), places the characters in that former time, shows how perseverance in the faith saves the day, a message that is still true today!
Are these accounts “true?” See CCC paragraphs 105-119, especially 107,110.
Many today see a further fulfillment of Daniel Chapter 9 (“The 70 Weeks”) in the “End Times” appearance of the Antichrist. To try to understand Daniel 9, read also Jeremiah Ch.25 and 28. In Jeremiah, 70 years (“7” =“complete”) of captivity in Babylon, then happiness. In Daniel, he sees the return of troubles, so the number 70 is reinterpreted to include FUTURE persecution.
(Bible events/ prophecies can have not just one, but several future fulfillments.)
“Daniel” is an example of Apocalyptic literature, which was written to give people hope in times of persecution. Daniel is like “Revelation” in this regard, which even borrows images directly from “Daniel.” (See Daniel Ch. 7 and Revelation Ch.13
Both Daniel and Revelation look at Jewish tribulations at the time of their respective writings, look backward in time to past Jewish tribulations, and remind the reader that God delivered His people then, and will in the future, as long as the people keep their faith/return to the faith.
Daniel, thought to be written 167-164BC by most scholars during oppression by Antiochus Epiphanies, looks back at the Babylonian Captivity (c.605-536BC, see 2Kings 24+25, Jeremiah 52), places the characters in that former time, shows how perseverance in the faith saves the day, a message that is still true today!
Are these accounts “true?” See CCC paragraphs 105-119, especially 107,110.
Many today see a further fulfillment of Daniel Chapter 9 (“The 70 Weeks”) in the “End Times” appearance of the Antichrist. To try to understand Daniel 9, read also Jeremiah Ch.25 and 28. In Jeremiah, 70 years (“7” =“complete”) of captivity in Babylon, then happiness. In Daniel, he sees the return of troubles, so the number 70 is reinterpreted to include FUTURE persecution.
(Bible events/ prophecies can have not just one, but several future fulfillments.)
Ezekiel- 598BC-571BC, same time line as Lamentations, Baruch, only Ezekiel is writing IN EXILE, while in Babylon.
Chapters 1-3 Ezekiel called as a prophet.
Ch.4-24 What will happen to Jerusalem, causes leading up to destruction in 587BC.
(Ch. 18-Personal responsibility emphasised. See 18:24- No “Once Saved, Always Saved” here!)
Ch. 25-32- Prophecies against OTHER nations.
Ch. 33-39 Salvation for Israel
33:8 We must tell others of their sins.
34:11 New “SHEPHERD”
34:23 (from the line of )David.
34:25 (new) Covenant
36:8 “Bear fruit, grow branches”
37 Dry bones restored to life, one nation.
38-39 Hope in ultimate victory over the pagan world (see Rev. 20:8)
40-48 The New Israel
“Son of Man” used 93X, “Glory of the Lord” used 23X, influences seen in “Daniel” and “Revelation.”
Baruch- was Jeremiah’s secretary. The HOPE of Chapter 5 is the hope that should be in all of us!
Ezekiel- 598BC-571BC, same time line as Lamentations, Baruch, only Ezekiel is writing IN EXILE, while in Babylon.
Chapters 1-3 Ezekiel called as a prophet.
Ch.4-24 What will happen to Jerusalem, causes leading up to destruction in 587BC.
(Ch. 18-Personal responsibility emphasised. See 18:24- No “Once Saved, Always Saved” here!)
Ch. 25-32- Prophecies against OTHER nations.
Ch. 33-39 Salvation for Israel
33:8 We must tell others of their sins.
34:11 New “SHEPHERD”
34:23 (from the line of )David.
34:25 (new) Covenant
36:8 “Bear fruit, grow branches”
37 Dry bones restored to life, one nation.
38-39 Hope in ultimate victory over the pagan world (see Rev. 20:8)
40-48 The New Israel
“Son of Man” used 93X, “Glory of the Lord” used 23X, influences seen in “Daniel” and “Revelation.”
Jeremiah (prophet approximately between 626-586BC to Judah, leading up to and including the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon) preached repentance and obedience to God, but was unpopular, imprisoned for his messages (Ch. 37), thrown in a well (Ch. 38), taken to Egypt against his will (Ch. 43), thought by some Jewish tradition to have been assassinated there by his own people.
Though he complained to God about his rough life, he boldly spoke God’s truth to power throughout his ministry.
Jeremiah looked to a New Covenant (Ch. 31)
Some key verses:
1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you..” (Good pro-life verse!)
23:4 “I will appoint Shepherds for them”
(Points toward Christ.)
23:5 “I will raise up a righteous shoot to David.” (Points toward Christ)
29:11 “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you....” (Good life verse!)
31:3 “With age-old love have I loved you.”
31:31-34 (The New Covenant envisioned.)
Jeremiah has traditionally been thought of also as the author of Lamentations.
Jeremiah was a failure in the eyes of man, but a faithful follower (with all it’s rewards) in the eyes of God. Which is more important to YOU?
Jeremiah and Lamentations “Speaking God’s Truth To Power” and “Looking Forward To The New Covenant.”
Jeremiah (prophet approximately between 626-586BC to Judah, leading up to and including the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon) preached repentance and obedience to God, but was unpopular, imprisoned for his messages (Ch. 37), thrown in a well (Ch. 38), taken to Egypt against his will (Ch. 43), thought by some Jewish tradition to have been assassinated there by his own people.
Though he complained to God about his rough life, he boldly spoke God’s truth to power throughout his ministry.
Jeremiah looked to a New Covenant (Ch. 31)
Some key verses:
1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you..” (Good pro-life verse!)
23:4 “I will appoint Shepherds for them”
(Points toward Christ.)
23:5 “I will raise up a righteous shoot to David.” (Points toward Christ)
29:11 “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you....” (Good life verse!)
31:3 “With age-old love have I loved you.”
31:31-34 (The New Covenant envisioned.)
Jeremiah has traditionally been thought of also as the author of Lamentations.
Jeremiah was a failure in the eyes of man, but a faithful follower (with all it’s rewards) in the eyes of God. Which is more important to YOU?
Jeremiah and Lamentations: “Speaking God’s Truth To Power” and “Looking Forward To The New Covenant.”
Jeremiah (prophet approximately between 626-586BC to Judah, leading up to and including the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon) preached repentance and obedience to God, but was unpopular, imprisoned for his messages (Ch. 37), thrown in a well (Ch. 38), taken to Egypt against his will (Ch. 43), thought by some Jewish tradition to have been assassinated there by his own people.
Though he complained to God about his rough life, he boldly spoke God’s truth to power throughout his ministry.
Jeremiah looked to a New Covenant (Ch. 31)
Some key verses:
1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you..” (Good pro-life verse!)
23:4 “I will appoint Shepherds for them”
(Points toward Christ.)
23:5 “I will raise up a righteous shoot to David.” (Points toward Christ)
29:11 “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you....” (Good life verse!)
31:3 “With age-old love have I loved you.”
31:31-34 (The New Covenant envisioned.)
Jeremiah has traditionally been thought of also as the author of Lamentations.
Jeremiah was a failure in the eyes of man, but a faithful follower (with all it’s rewards) in the eyes of God. Which is more important to YOU?
Sessions 222-224 Isaiah -“ Quoted Over 80 Times In The New Testament” and “11 Isaiah Prophecies Fulfilled By Jesus” and “The Keys-A Forerunner to NT Apostolic Succession In The Church" Thought to be 3 different books spanning over 200 years of history: Book 1 (Chapters 1-39) comments on the events of 742-687BC, which saw Judah’s civil war with the alliance of Syria and the Northern Kingdom of Israel. (Ephraemites”) It discusses the lack of trust that the Judah leadership had in God, who chose two terrible military alliances (Assyria and later Egypt) instead of trusting God. These alliances , and their sins of pride, haughtiness, and corruption would cost Judah dearly. Yet, there was hope of a coming “Immanuel”......(Also note the “key of the House of David” in 22:20-22 in light of the Keys to the Kingdom of Mt16:17-19.) Book 2 (Chapters 40-55) comments on the events leading up to, and after, the Babylonian Exile (587-537BC). It also looks to the future Messiah. See 40:31 for an excellent life verse!!! References to Cyrus of Persia, specifically in 45:1 but indirectly (“The Lord’s friend”, etc) throughout Chapters 44-49. (Cyrus defeated the Babylonians in 539BC and allowed Jews to begin to return to their homeland. We see 4 references to the Suffering Servant Messiah in Chapter 53 alone which point ultimately to Jesus. Book 3 (Chapters 56-66) comments on the return of the first captives to Jerusalem (538- approx. 500BC), and also looks forward to the Messiah. See the over 80 quotations from Isaiah in the New Testament in the 2 pages below!
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