ISAIAH

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ISAIAH JEREMIAH

• Course Overview

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Bi 412 ISAIAH JEREMIAH

• BEULAH HEIGHTS BIBLE COLLEGE
• Instructor Doug Chatham, Ph.D., D.Min.
• Studying Critical Analysis Papers
• And
• Two Excellent Texts
• Which Emphasize the Spiritual Message

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Studying Two Major Prophets

• The Heart of Hebrew Prophecy
• Spiritual Approach
• Dealing with the Message
• Analytical Approach
• Dealing with Questions on Origin and integrity
  of the Text

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Writing Project

• Developing Expertise in a Related Subject
• Learning to Use Tools of Research
• Gaining Skill in Formal Writing
• Learning to Work With Deadlines
• Contributing to the Course
• Gaining Skill in Defending Your Findings

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Paper Topic No. 1Predictive Prophecy and Source
Criticism

• Discuss specific examples of predictive prophecy
  in Isaiah or Jeremiah which was fulfilled in the
  later Biblical record.
• Explain why some scholars believe these were
  later insertions.
• Explain problems with claiming later insertions
  instead of accepting predictive prophecy as a
  Biblical phenomenon.

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Paper Topic No. 2A Biography of Isaiah

• Describe Biblical Isaiah not some unknown
  writer who is thought to be the writer.
• Discuss the documented historical dates and
  events mentioned in Isaiah which correspond to
  the Biblical account.
• Discuss Isaiahs character traits.

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Paper Topic No. 3A Biography of Jeremiah

• Discuss the historical Jeremiah.
• Link documented historical events to the Biblical
  account as part of the story of Jeremiah.
• Discuss Before, During, and After the destruction
  of Jerusalem.
• Give the character traits of Jeremiah.

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Paper Topic No. 4Judahs Response to the
Messages of Isaiah and Jeremiah

• Describe religious and political situations.
• Discuss the challenges and messages of both
  prophets in a general way.
• Discuss the response of Judah to each.
• Discuss the consequences.

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DISCOVERY DAY

• Invite guests now Church staff, spouses,
  prospective students from your church.
• Give instructor their addresses so they can
  receive invitations as special guests.
• They will sit in this class, but can make brief
  visits to look in on others, just before or after
  this class.
• Prizes go to the student who brings most guests.

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NOTEBOOK

• Building a Permanent Ministry Tool
• Use only for this course
• Use a 3-ring, clear view hardback style
• Insert your own graphics in front panel and spine
  pocket
• Keep all course handouts and notes inside
• Keep a vocabulary section in the back

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Study Habits

• Set Aside 4 hours per week for this course. Two
  hours for reading assignments.
• Two hours for work on paper project.
• Attend faithfully. When absence cannot be
  avoided, be sure you have a study buddy who will
  help you catch up on notes and handouts.

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Excellent Biblical Study

• ISAIAH AND JEREMIAH
• Are rich in promises of restoration and renewal.
• Contain much information about Heaven.
• Reveal Gods love His willingness to pardon and
  forgive.
• Describe Jesus Christ in great detail.

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This is Your Semester!

• Invest the time.
• Make some key decisions.
• Live this semester on purpose.
• Make study a priority in your life.
• Pray for God to help you have quality time.
• Work like the rest of your life depended on
  laying this good foundation!

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Wed like to thank our sponsor

• Jehovah Jireh
• Jehovah Roi
• Jehovah Ropheka
• Jehovah Shalom
• Jehovah Nissi
• Jehovah Elyon
• Jehovah Saboath

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THE END