The Prophets of the Old Testament

• Who are the Prophets in the Old Testament?

  Men called by God to speak His words to the people.
• What role do the Prophets serve according to the study material?

  They remind people to constantly align themselves with the will of the Lord God.
• What were the Prophets preparing for?

  The coming of the Messiah.
• What distinguishes Major prophets from Minor prophets?

  • Major prophets: Longer books (e.g., Isaiah, Jeremiah).
  • Minor prophets: Shorter books (e.g., Hosea, Joel).
• Name the Major prophets of the Old Testament.

  Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel.
• Name the Minor prophets of the Old Testament.

  Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi.
• How many chapters are in the book of Isaiah?

  66 chapters.
• What is the focus of the first half of the book of Isaiah?

  Call to repentance and true worship.
• What themes are present in the second half of the book of Isaiah?

  Hope and forgiveness.
• How many chapters are in the book of Jeremiah?

  52 chapters.
• What does Jeremiah predict?

  The fall of Jerusalem, Babylonian exile, and return to Jerusalem.
• How many chapters are in the book of Ezekiel?

  48 chapters.
• What is a key theme in the book of Ezekiel?

  Babylonian exile as punishment and the promise of restoration by God.
• How many chapters are in the book of Daniel?

  14 chapters (12 for Protestants).
• What does the book of Daniel emphasize?

  God’s protection and providence, and a vision of future redemption and hope.
• How many chapters are in the book of Hosea?

  14 chapters.
• What is the main theme of the book of Hosea?

  God’s faithfulness, love, and forgiveness.
• How many chapters are in the book of Joel?

  4 chapters.
• What does Joel warn about?

  God’s impending judgement as an invasion of locusts.
• How many chapters are in the book of Amos?

  9 chapters.
• What does Amos address?

  God’s judgement due to complacency, spiritual idleness, and hypocrisy of His people.
• How many chapters are in the book of Obadiah?

  1 chapter.
• What themes are present in the book of Obadiah?

  God’s judgement and restoration of His chosen people.
• How many chapters are in the book of Jonah?

  4 chapters.
• What is the main message of the book of Jonah?

  A call for the people of Nineveh to repent or suffer its destruction.
• What notable event happens to Jonah?


  He got swallowed by a whale.
• How many chapters are in the book of Micah?

  7 chapters.
• What does Micah call for?

  A call for God’s people to repent.
• How many chapters are in the book of Nahum?

  3 chapters.
• What does Nahum proclaim?

  God’s judgement on the Assyrian empire and His might and power in His judgement.
• How many chapters are in the book of Habakkuk?

  3 chapters.
• What themes are explored in the book of Habakkuk?

  Divine justice and the problem of evil, faith and trust in God amidst trials and uncertainties.
• How many chapters are in the book of Zephaniah?

  3 chapters.
• What does Zephaniah describe?

  The Day of Judgement: a day of joy and hope for the righteous, but a warning for the wicked.
• How many chapters are in the book of Haggai?

  2 chapters.
• What is the focus of the book of Haggai?

  Restoration of the Temple in Jerusalem and hope and encouragement for His people.
• How many chapters are in the book of Zechariah?

  14 chapters.
• What does Zechariah prophesy?

  The coming of the Messiah as a servant King.
• How many chapters are in the book of Malachi?

  3 chapters.
• What does Malachi call for?

  A call of obedience to God and the need for a Savior.