Major & Minor Prophets PDF

**Major Prophets** 1. **What is the main message of Isaiah?** - Isaiah proclaims God's holiness, judgment, and salvation, emphasizing the coming of the Messiah and the restoration of Israel. 2. **What was Isaiah's vision in the temple?** - Isaiah saw God seated on a...

**Major Prophets** 1. **What is the main message of Isaiah?** - Isaiah proclaims God's holiness, judgment, and salvation, emphasizing the coming of the Messiah and the restoration of Israel. 2. **What was Isaiah's vision in the temple?** - Isaiah saw God seated on a throne, surrounded by seraphim, and responded to God's call with, "Here I am. Send me!" 3. **What is the significance of the \"Suffering Servant\" passages in Isaiah?** - They foretell a figure who will suffer for the sins of others, often interpreted as a prophecy of Jesus Christ. 4. **What was Jeremiah's role during the fall of Judah?** - Jeremiah warned of impending judgment due to Judah's sins and witnessed the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem. He is known as the "weeping prophet." 5. **What is the new covenant described in Jeremiah?** - God promises to write His law on the hearts of His people, emphasizing a personal relationship with Him. 6. **What was Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones?** - A vision symbolizing Israel's restoration, where dry bones came to life, representing God's power to revive the nation. 7. **What were Ezekiel's symbolic acts?** - Ezekiel performed symbolic acts, such as lying on his side for 390 days, to illustrate God's message of judgment and restoration. 8. **What is the theme of the Book of Daniel?** - Daniel emphasizes God's sovereignty over human kingdoms, as seen in visions and events like the fiery furnace, the lions' den, and the writing on the wall. 9. **What were Daniel's key visions?** - Visions of four kingdoms, the Ancient of Days, and the Son of Man, pointing to God's ultimate rule and the coming of His eternal kingdom. **Minor Prophets** 10. **What is the main message of Hosea?** - Hosea's marriage to an unfaithful wife symbolizes God's enduring love for unfaithful Israel. 11. **What does the Book of Joel describe?** - Joel speaks of a locust plague as a warning of God's judgment and prophesies the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. 12. **What was Amos' focus?** - Amos condemned social injustice and called for genuine worship and righteousness. 13. **What was Obadiah's prophecy about?** - Obadiah foretold the judgment of Edom for its actions against Judah. 14. **What is the story of Jonah?** - Jonah was sent to preach to Nineveh but initially fled. After being swallowed by a great fish, he obeyed, and Nineveh repented. 15. **What is Micah's key prophecy?** - Micah foretells the Messiah's birth in Bethlehem and calls for justice, mercy, and humility. 16. **What does Nahum predict?** - Nahum prophesies the fall of Nineveh as a judgment for its wickedness. 17. **What was Habakkuk's dialogue with God about?** - Habakkuk questioned why God allowed evil to prosper and was assured of God's justice and ultimate plan. 18. **What was Zephaniah's warning?** - Zephaniah warned of the coming "Day of the Lord," a time of judgment and restoration. 19. **What was Haggai's message to the people?** - Haggai urged the rebuilding of the Temple after the Babylonian exile. 20. **What was Zechariah's vision about?** - Zechariah's visions included the coming of the Messiah and the future restoration of Jerusalem. 21. **What is the focus of Malachi?** - Malachi rebuked Israel for neglecting God and foretold the coming of a messenger to prepare the way for the Lord.