One Final Last Chance

Well, I had hoped to give each student a free 30% on their final grade by asking for a simple 2 comments per week to the class discussion. What I thought was a bonus has now become a burden.
I really do NOT want to give out failing grades, but I have to grade according to the syllabus.

Here is your last, final chance to comment. Because I would love to give each of you a passing grade, I am giving you this week also to make ANY comments you would like related to the course in order to bring your class participation grade up.

The final will consist of matching and essay questions.

On the essay questions you will be asked (as outlined in the Course Goals and Objectives on the syllabus) to discuss the authorship, date, theme, historical, and cultural background and overall content of each of the prophetical books of the Old Testament. You will be asked to give the basic theme and literary structure of each book. You will be asked to give passages from each book and relate their New Testament references and application. The rubric will be based upon these points. If you have been following along with the work, this should not be too hard. If you have not been keeping up, this will be hard. This final will be another 30% of your grade.

I am strongly encouraging you to take advantage of this last chance to bring your class participation grade up so that it can help rather than hinder your overall grade for the class.

Your final papers will be the last 40% of your grade. Again, I am looking for quality and thoroughness in covering your topic not length.

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The heart of the matter

How would you characterize the heart of the messages of Ezekiel and Obadiah? What stands out in Ezekiel 36?

How do you see Christ in the message of Obadiah?

in grace,
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Gentile World History

1. Why do you think Daniel is referred to as a book about Gentile World History?

2. When was it written? By whom?

3. Why the two languages?

4. How old do you think Daniel lived to be?

5. What do you think Jesus is referring to in Matthew 24 when he speaks about "the abomination of desolation?"

6. Given all the numbering in Daniel, can we accurately determine when Jesus will return?

7. Should we be watching for the antichrist or should we be watching for Christ?

8. How do you interpret the "weeks" of Daniel 9?

I have a couple of hours of audio on Daniel, but I am having a problem with the audio quality. I will work on it and try to get it posted for you as bonus audio. In the mean time, listen to the audio of Christ in Daniel and read this marvelous prophet and reflect on any of the above or something else you have related to Daniel.

For Crying Outloud

1. Why do you think Jeremiah is called "the weeping prophet?"

2. Do you see any hope offered in Jeremiah? If so, where?

3. Where did Jeremiah prophecy?

4. How do you see Christ in this prophet?

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What's the difference?

1. How would you compare the prophecy of Jonah and the prophecy of Nahum?

2. How many years separated the two prophets?

3. What messages of hope do you see in Zephaniah and Habakkuk?

A little Isaiah

Why do you think Dr. Staats calls Micah a "little Isaiah?"

What similarities do you see?

What differences do you see?

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What do you think?

Do you think the prophet Hosea is more about God's faithfulness or Israel's unfaithfulness?

Why?

Would you consider using this book as a resource for marriage counseling?

How?

Any other thoughts on Hosea?

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