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Dr. Pratt mentions different approaches to exegesis of the prophetical books. Match each name with the corresponding description.

This approach means reading the prophets as collections of loosely connected predictions.

This approach shows no concern with the background and context of prophets.

This approach takes into account both the literary and the historical context.

According to Dr. Pratt, what are the two main sources of our confusion in understanding the prophets? Mark each correct answer.

The massive and conflicting reporting of current events make it hard to know which ones are the fulfillment of biblical prophecy.
There are many conflicting views about the prophetical books in the church.
The prophetical books themselves can be confusing.
We are no longer sure what the original manuscripts of the Bible really taught.

What are the results of the confusion regarding the prophets? Mark the answers given in the lesson.

Victimization. Some are misled and used by the supposed experts on prophecy.
Apathy. Some lose interest in studying the prophetical books of the Bible.
Division. Members of congregations are so adamant in defending their position that they eventually split the church.
Rejection. Liberal denominations reject the prophetical books as canonical.

According to the professor, what should we do in response to the confusion regarding the prophets?

According to Dr. Pratt, which of the following statements are true. Mark each correct answer.

The prophets were passive instruments of revelation.
The Holy Spirit inspired the writings of prophets so that they have no errors.
God used the personalities, thoughts, backgrounds and outlooks of human writers.

Which of the following statements best summarizes Dr. Pratt’s view of how much the prophets understood about their own prophecies?

They understood everything including the timing and circumstances of their fulfillment.
They understood the main meaning of their prophecies, but did not know all the details about the timing and circumstances of their fulfillment.
They hardly understood anything at all about their prophecies, since they were mere instruments of divine revelation.

What are the two key characteristics of proper exegesis? Select each correct answer.

What does Matthew 5:17 teach us about Jesus’ view of the authority of Old Testament prophets? Select the best answer.

In this passage, He affirmed the authority of the Law and the Prophets by saying that He did not come to abolish it, but to fulfill it.
In this passage, He affirmed the authority of the Law and the Prophets by saying that He had inspired it and blessed it.
In this passage, He affirmed the authority of the Law and the Prophets by saying that it was the Word of God and that He trusted every detail in it.

He Gave Us Prophets