Biblical Analysis

24) What is the function of the prophets and their relationship with monarchy?

-A King needs a prophet, not the other way around

-prophets anoint the kings

-prophets are the only people able to critique the kings; forthtelling

-prophets give the kings blessings and pronounce curses on them as God commands

25) What is the difference between foretelling and forth telling? Which predominates in biblical

prophecy?

a. Foretelling is predicting the happenings of the future and forthtelling is critiquing the

present.

b. Forthtelling predominates (according to Mosser it’s an 80% / 20% split)

26) What are some of the recurring themes in the latter prophets?

-critique of Israel’s idolatry

-proof of God’s faithfulness

- Unfaithfulness on the part of Israel

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27) What is meant by ‘telescoping’ of biblical prophecy?

-Foretelling is a look into the future “behind the scenes” so to say. When we look into

the distance like that, we lose the ability to see levels.

-It’s not an accurate view because the future has layers.

-In essence, telescoping is a vision of the future in which the prophet can only see part

(what God has pointed the telescope at to see)

28) What genre of literature is Daniel? What is the main function of this genre?

Apocalyptic Literature

29) What does Daniel say about the kingdom of God and resurrection?

-The new kingdom will bring: outpouring of God’s spirit, new king, new covenant,

shepherding of God’s people, renewal, and it will last for eternity

30) Dr Mosser’s explanation about how Isaiah’s prophecies regarding ‘Immanuel’ relate to the near