To many Christians the Prophets are seen as being predictors of the Messiah, but it can be argued that one can take any tidbit of information from a source (not just the bible) and use it, whether within context or out of context, to support one’s argument. In my opinion, as far as the prophets are concerned, just because the prophets seem to predict the coming of the Messiah because of the parallels that have been drawn between the books of the prophets and the New Testament does not necessarily mean that they were able to predict the future—it means that the New Testament authors such as Matthew had either heard or could refer back to the writings of the Old Testament prophets such as Isaiah, Micah, and Hosea. The problem is not that the…show more content… For example, Hosea names two of his children Lo-ruhmah and Lo-ammi. As Borg points out, these are Hebrew phrases that mean “not pitied” and “not my people”. Borg also points out that the names represent a threat because the days are coming when Israel will be “not pitied” and “not my (God’s) people”. Chapter two of Hosea describes a divorce which seems to represent the end of the covenant between God and the Northern Kingdom - a symbolic act where by the divorce of Hosea from Gamer for infidelity represents God’s rejection of the Northern Kingdom. In typical fashion, though, Hosea ends this prophecy with the declaration that God will one day renew the covenant and will take back Israel. Another example of the allegory in Hosea is in chapter three when Hosea seeks out Gomer again. Either she sold herself into slavery because of debt or she is with someone who demands money in order to give her up because Hosea has to buy her back. Even after he takes her name though he refrains from having sex with her for a while to symbolize the fact that Israel will be without a King for many years but that God will take Israel back even at a cost to him. Now back to the theme of social justice and the book of Amos…as Borg points our in his chapter on “Reading the prophets again”, and so it can be found in the bible, Amos speaks out against the wealthy for their exploitation of the poor. As Borg puts it, “he paints vivid and compelling pictures of
“The Prophet Habakkuk”
Ruby A. Jones
Bethel University
Old Testament
REL 111
Sherry Henson
March 25, 2013
“Historical background for The Prophet Habakkuk”
Habakkuk’s name means “Embrace” and he was the eighth Prophet of the Minor Prophets. He was Prophet to the Southern Kingdom (Judah) who wrote his book around 600 B.C. Some may call Habakkuk the questioning Prophet because he questioned God’s wisdom. Habakkuk was confused, but unique because he questioned God’s
ix is the number of man, therefore, we have named this chapter, the six signs of the false prophet. There are more, of course, but we have chosen major and consistent characteristic that follow false prophets. We must interject that many prophets are not false, but fleshly. They lack maturity, discipline, sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, and a strong knowledge of the written word of God. Many have not died to their flesh. Others sadly lack in humility and have allowed their gifts to exclude them from
This idiom is used to describe those playing a role contrary to their real character. Wolves don't often attack wolves, but they do go after sheep. The same is so when it comes to false prophets they deceive people by bringing destructive teachings, often appealing to our fallen nature.
By definition a false prophet is one who falsely claims the gift of prophecy or divine inspiration, or who uses that gift for evil ends. “Many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have
This is not an occasional romp or moral lapse found among some ministers, Peter says that the false prophet is bent and cannot “cease from sin” (II Peter 2:14). This is the description of a reprobate. As false prophets seek to deceive the people of God, they themselves are deceived (II Timothy 3:13). The Spirit of the living God keeps us all. Upon the new birth, which is the resurrection of the human spirit, lies the DNA of God Himself. We have an element within us that cannot sin. Our task is to
Isaiah is known as one of the greatest Old Testament prophets of the Bible. Isaiah’s name means “The Salvation of the Lord”. Isaiah lived in Jerusalem. In the book of Isaiah, Isaiah warned his own people in Judah, Israel, and other nations of the many things that God instructed his followers not to do. In his Biblical account, Isaiah states that he received visions from God. He states that these visions were prophecies which were to come true. In his many prophecies, Isaiah foretells of one significant
Prophet Research Form: Micah
A. Settings
1. Political Situation – Micah prophesies during three kings of Judah; Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah., circa 740 BCE. Isaiah also prophesied in Judah during this period. Micah did not belong to the Jerusalem elite and as an oracle of YHWH he spoke of Israel’s religious sins. Micah viewed Jerusalem as morally corrupt where the rulers abused the downtrodden (not much has changed). He proclaims the end of Jerusalem because of the open market, (socialism was a
Prophet Muhammad is known as the last prophet that has come to the world. He was loved by everyone even the people who were not Muslim, the reason for this is by his kind words and kind heart also he always helped everyone. Prophet Muhammad never spoke with a morose face nor did he ever use words that would hurt someone. He is the kindest person; he always respected everyone and had the most beautiful manner words to his people. Prophet Muhammad spoke in short, meaningful sentence and was never seen
Also, in a longer hadith, the Prophet (pbuh) said that “the salah (prayer) is a light, and charity is a proof, and patience is illumination.” In one hadith from al-Bukhari and Sahih-Muslim, it is reported that the Prophet (pbuh) said, “None of you [truly] believes until he loves for his brother that which he loves for himself.” In another hadith, the Prophet said “Let him who believes in Allah and the Last Day speak good, or keep silent; and let him who believes in Allah and the Last Day be generous
Major Prophets Research Paper on Jeremiah
The Man Jeremiah and his Mission:
The Prophet Jeremiah, son of Hilkiah, was of the priesthood race, and a native of Anathoth, a village in the tribe of Benjamin, within a few miles of Jerusalem, which had been appointed for the use of the priests, the descendants of Aaron. He was called to the prophetic office when very young; probably when he was fourteen years of age, and in the thirteenth of the reign of Josiah, 629 BC. He continued to prophesy till