Amos Prophet who told of visions of destruction by locusts and fire.

Jeremiah Prophet who broke a clay jar in front of the elders to show what would happen to Judah

586 Year that Jerusalem fell to Babylon

1000 Year (approximate) that David began his reign

722 Year that Samaria fell to Assyria

Nineveh Capital of Assyria

Nahum Prophet who ministered in the southern kingdom of Judah after the Assyrian judgment, but addressed his message to Assyria

Jonah Prophet called to preach in Nineveh. Swallowed by a large fish when he refused to go.

Judah Name given to the two southern tribes of the Jewish nation after the division

Samaria Capital of the 10 northern tribes of Israel. Fell to Assyria.

Assyria Country that conquered the northern tribes of Israel.

Rehoboam Son of king Solomon. The kingdom was divided due to his disrespectful treatment of some of the tribes.

Solomon Son of king David. Reigned also as king. Built the temple in Jerusalem.

Mal'ak Hebrew word (transliteration) for "messenger," also associated with the office of "prophet"

Prophet Emissary sent from God with a message for His people

Ebed Hebrew word (transliteration) for "servant," also associated with the office of "prophet"

Nabi The most common Hebrew word (transliteration) in the Old Testament translated "prophet"

Prophetes Greek word (transliteration) from which we get the English work "prophet." It means to predict or to speak forth.

Exegesis The process of drawing out the true meaning of a Bible passage

Atomistic The approach to reading the prophetical books as loosely connected predictions.

Ahistorical The approach of studying the prophetical books without taking into account the historical context

Elect Term used in the Old Testament for someone chosen by God for covenant blessings

Covenant In the Bible, this term is used to describe the legal relationship that God established with His people, including the promise of blessings for faithfulness, and the warning of judgment for unfaithfulness.

Remnant Term used in the Bible to refer to a group of faithful Israelites who would be spared the judgment that would come upon the unfaithful

Abraham Father of the nation of Israel. Received the covenant promises of many descendants and a special land.

Adam First man

Noah After the Great Flood, he received the universal covenant promise of stability for the physical universe.

Moses Chosen to deliver Israel from Egypt. Received the covenant focused on the law, with the promise of blessings for those who obey and curses for those who disobey.

Outside Term used to describe those who were cut off from the possibility of salvation

David Second king of Israel. Received the covenant promise focused on establishing an empire, that God's kingdom would become magnificent and world-wide.

Visible Term used to describe the nature of the Church or the covenant when referring to those who belong externally

Invisible Term used to describe the nature of the Church or the covenant when referring to those who belong internally, that is, those who will come to have true saving faith

Providence God's active involvement in history as he works out his eternal plan for the universe

Contingent This term refers to the nature of one thing depending on another. It is used to describe some of God's predictions that may be fulfilled in different ways, depending on man's response.

Shemaiah Prophesied that God would turn Judah over to Shishak (2 Chronicles 12).

Gospel It comes from the Old Testament term "basar" and it means "good news."

Kingdom New Testament term that indicates the restoration of God's people and their victory over the world

Immutable Term used to describe the unchangeable character of God