In The Message of the Prophets course, professor J. Daniel Hays offers a scholarly yet readable and student-friendly introduction to the Old Testament prophetic literature, presenting the message of each prophet in both its historical and biblical context and tracking that message through the New Testament to discuss what it means for believers today.
Course Details
15 Units
Self-paced
9 hours of video
Beginner
The Message of the Prophets
Get academic credit for this course. Take this course via The BibleMesh Institute to get transfer credit for degree programs at select institutions.
Course Description
Christians sometimes approach the Old Testament with a mixture of awe and bewilderment, knowing that it contains pearls of wisdom, but unsure how to dive for them ... especially when it comes to the Prophets.
In The Message of the Prophets course, J. Daniel Hays offers a survey of the Old Testament prophetic literature that presents the message of each prophet in its historical and biblical context and then tracks that message through the New Testament to challenge students with what it means for them today. Hays focuses on synthesizing the message of the prophets, which enables students to grasp the major contours of the prophetic books clearly and concisely. After identifying what the message meant for ancient Israel, Hays helps students to move toward theological application today, enabling them to gain a better understanding of God and the relationship between God and his people.
The Message of the Prophets course is meant for formal students and independent learners alike, anyone who would like to better understand the role that the Old Testament prophets play in the Christian faith.
By completing this course, you’ll gain
familiarity with the genre of Old Testament prophecy
insight into the theological themes of each prophetic book in the Old Testament
a greater grasp of how to apply the messages of prophetic literature today
confidence in your growing knowledge through unit assessments and personalized review sessions that include award-winning memory building tools
confidence in your growing knowledge through personalized review sessions, unit assessments, and award-winning memory building tools
J. Daniel Hays is dean of the Pruet School of Christian Studies and professor of Old Testament at Ouachita Baptist University. He is the author of From Every People and Nation, and he has coauthored Grasping God's Word; Preaching God's Word; Journey into God’s Word; The Story of Israel: A Biblical Theology; Iraq: Babylon of the End Times?; Apocalypse; and The Dictionary of Biblical Prophecy. He teaches adult Sunday school at his local church in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and preaches frequently throughout the nation.
Course Outline
Prophets, Prophecy, and History
Literature and Message of the Prophets
Prophets and Biblical Eschatology
Isaiah 1-39
Isaiah 40-66
Jeremiah 1-29
Jeremiah 30-52 and Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hosea, Joel, Amos
Obadiah and Jonah
Micah
Nahum and Habakkuk
Zephaniah and Zechariah
Haggai and Malachi
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