How it also mirrors israels general history

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Assignment:

The purpose of this discussion is for you to think through the theology that drove the prophets and their messages, particularly the covenant blessings & curses, and how this defines what a prophet is. Before composing your thread, be sure to complete Read: Chalmers: the Learn section of the module.

1. Read the Covenant:

Deuteronomy 28:1-68 and 30:1-10 contain the covenant blessings & curses. While reading these passages, consider how it also mirrors Israel's general history and "road to exile": times of general blessing and misfortune (pre-exile; 28:1-48); defeat, destruction, and exile, first of Israel and then of Judah (exile; 28:49-68); and finally their return to the land of Israel (post-exile; 30:1-10).

2. Select and Read One Passage:

Hosea 4:1-14
Hosea 9:1-17
Amos 4:6-13
Haggai 1:5-15
Micah 6:9-16
Zechariah 8:1-23

3. Give a Response:

It is common thought nowadays for people to think that prophets were predictors or inventors of the future, using bizarre language to describe future blessing or judgement. Our reading from Chalmers has proven otherwise. So:

4. In a new thread, explain why this "common thought" is not an accurate picture of the prophets. Be sure to use at least two quotations from the textbook for support.

5. Following this explanation, use your chosen passage and its relationship to the covenant curses & blessings to illustrate and support your argument. Be sure to answer the following questions:

Is your passage a message of judgment or blessing?
If it is a message of judgment, what specific sins are highlighted? If it is a message of blessing, are there actions that contribute to the blessing? (try checking the surrounding context as well.)
What are the specific blessings or curses the passage uses from the "road to exile"?

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