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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Week Two Discussion

I hope you all keep listening to the overview audio files, but we need to press on.
I've posted audio for Joel, Jonah, and Amos.

As you listen to Dr. Staats teach on Joel you will notice he presents a case for women in ministry.

Whether you agree with his view or not, discuss:

1.) Whether or not you feel he covered appropriate texts.

2.) What scripture would you add to the discussion?

3.) No "agism," no "sexism," and no "classism" are terms Dr. Staats uses. What does he mean?

4.) What strikes you in Jonah or Amos?

Feel free to continue to post comments to the week 1 discussion. Since we got off to a slow start I will extend the time for week 1 postings to allow you to cover your required 2 postings per week. I still would like you to post twice on this or some other topic related to prophets for this week as well.


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Observations

As you look at the overall forest of the prophets, what observations can you make about them as a whole?

What new teaching have you heard as you listened to the lectures?

What old teaching have you heard?

Any other thoughts you would like to share?

(click on "comments" under this post to add your comments)

I Hope this is easier for discussion

Well, I was not aware of how limited Blackboard's discussion board was.
I hope this will allow a little more fluid discussion.

After each post you will note there is a "comments" area you may go to.
Post comments using either your google account if you have one or use anonymous and sign your name within your comment so we know who you are.

Feel free to send me an email if you would like me to post a particular topic for discussion.
Also feel free to veer "off topic" in your comments. Just keep it charitable. I'll moderate and try to bring things back "on topic" if necessary.

Stay tuned for discussion topics to be posted.

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