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1 LIBERTY HOME BIBLE INSTITUTE Pre-Exam Review Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 1. The book of Isaiah may be generally outlined into three major subjects. Match below each of the three major headings with the major character involved in that part of the book of Isaiah. 1. Israel (Isaiah 1-35) A. God s Frightened Servant 2. Hezekiah (Isaiah 36-39) B. God s Faithful Servant. 3. Christ (Isaiah 40-66) C. God s Foolish Servant. 2. All of the prophecies in the book of Isaiah were fulfilled either during Isaiah s lifetime or during the life of Jesus Christ. 3. Which one of the future events of Biblical prophecy was not prophesied by Isaiah? A. The Rapture B. The Tribulation C. The Battle of Armageddon D. The Millennium 4. The prophet Isaiah predicted both the Assyrian invasion of Israel and the Babylonian invasion of Judah. Isaiah 44:38; 45:13 5. Isaiah did not predict the return of the Hebrews from Babylonian captivity. Isaiah 44:28; 45:1 6. Isaiah actually foretold the name of the Persian leader who would conquer Babylon and return the Israelites to Israel. Isaiah 13:20-22; 47: According to Isaiah s prophecy regarding the destruction of Babylon by Cyrus, the Persian, Babylon s desolation would: A. Be for 300 years. B. Be until the tribulation. C. Be perpetual. Isaiah 34: What other country was predicted by Isaiah to be forever desolate? A. Tyre B. Syria C. Edom Isaiah 40: Other than Jesus, what New Testament character did Isaiah predict would come? A. King Herod. B. John the Baptist. C. Paul, the apostle. Isaiah 7: Isaiah prophesied concerning the Messiah (Jesus Christ) from His birth to His exaltation in the millennium. Isaiah 20: Which character in the book of Isaiah was ordered to walk barefooted and naked for three years to symbolize the troubles God would bring upon the Egyptians and the Ethiopians? A. Hezekiah B. Micah C. Isaiah

2 Isaiah 7: When Isaiah offered wicked king Ahaz God s sign concerning His faithfulness to Judah, what did king Ahaz do? A. Received it with thanksgiving B. Decreed a day of praise C. Refused to accept it Isaiah 14: The devil is a fallen angel named Lucifer who rebelled against God. Isaiah 22, 36, 37, The six characters below are all important in the study of the book of Isaiah. Identify each one by matching the description to the proper name. 1. Shebna (22:15-25) 4. Sennacherib (37:21) 2. Elizkim (36:3) 5. Hezekiah (3:61) 3. Rabshakeh (36:2) 6. Merodach-bal-adan (39:1) A. The 13th king of Judah who ruled when God saved Jerusalem from the Assyrian invasion 721 B.C. B. King Hezekiah s spokesman during the Assyrian crisis. C. An indulgent and self-centered palace administrator who was rebuked and set aside by God. D. The king of Babylon who sent spies to Jerusalem to find out the amount and location of Jerusalem s wealth. E. The Assyrian commander-in-chief who tried to destroy Jerusalem but was prevented by God. F. The personal loud-mouthed Assyrian spokesman during the siege of Sennacherib. Isaiah 44:28; 45:1 15. What king did Isaiah predict would rule about two centuries before he (the king) was born? A. Cyrus B. Nebuchadnezzar C. Sennacherib SUBJECT 1 The Greatness of God *NOTE: The study of Isaiah will be approached on the basis of scripture divided into six separate subjects. Isaiah 1: According to Isaiah 1:18, God says man s sins are like: A. Darkness B. Scarlet C. Stone Isaiah 12: Part of the greatness of God is that He offers to His people according to Isaiah 12:2-5. A. Strength B. Wealth C. Salvation Isaiah 25:8 18. Isaiah exalts God in Isaiah 25:8, 9 because He will: A. Restore His people to Jerusalem B. Be victorious over death C. Reward His people with prosperity Isaiah 40: God s greatness is revealed in Isaiah 40:1-2 through His: A. Wisdom B. Power C. Forgiveness 2

3 Isaiah 40:5 20. According to Isaiah 40: 5 when a straight desert highway is made for the king, when the valleys are filled in, and when the mountains are all leveled off, what will happen? A. The world will end B. The Tribulation will start C. The glory of the Lord will be revealed Isaiah 40:6 21. In Isaiah 40:6 man s greatness compared to God s greatness is like: A. The wind which blows B. A flower which withers C. A voice which fades away Isaiah 40: The voice of Isaiah 40 orders Zion s messengers upon a high mountain where they are to boldly proclaim the greatness of God by: A. His wrath. B. His coming. C. His love, Isaiah 40: The coming referred to in Isaiah 40:9-11 refers to the coming of Christ as the Saviour, His first advent. Isaiah 40: This King is compared to: A. Shepherd B. Wiseman C. Judge Isaiah 41: Who is referred to as my servant by God in Isaiah? A. The Messiah B. The Gentiles C. Israel Isaiah 37:35; 41:8-16; 42: What three servants are referred to throughout the book of Isaiah? What chapter in Isaiah may be entitled The Incredible Invitation? A. Isaiah 45 B. Isaiah 55 C. Isaiah Isaiah 46:9-10 refers to God s greatness in relation to His: A. Prophetic power B. Saving grace C. Wise counsel Isaiah 43:2, 5, God s greatness is seen in Isaiah 43:2, 5, 6 in His: A. Protecting presence B. Power in warfare C. Mercy and justice Isaiah 57:15, 19, Isaiah 57:15,19 and 21 relates the greatness of God to His: A. Omnipresence B. Holiness C. Eternality 3

4 Isaiah 61: Isaiah 61:10 says that the great God clothes His people with the garments of salvation which are referred to as: A. Armour of safety B. Sackcloth of purity C. Robes of righteousness Isaiah 63: Isaiah 63:7-9 describes God s greatness in terms of His: A. Patience B. Loving kindness C. Omnipotence SUBJECT 2 The Messiah Although you need not memorize the following, it s important to note that Isaiah covers all of the following topics regarding the Messiah. His incarnation His youth in Nazareth His relationship to His Father His gracious ministry to all His miracles His ministry to the Gentiles His message His sufferings and death His resurrection, ascension, and exaltation His millennial reign *NOTE: Portions of the Messiah s whole life on earth and His future dealings with men are foretold by Isaiah. Isaiah 7: Isaiah s prediction regarding the incarnation of the Messiah specifically stated that He would be born of a virgin. Isaiah 7: According to Isaiah, what name would the Messiah born of a virgin have? A. I Am B. Immanuel C. Jehovah Isaiah 9:6 35. Isaiah s predictions concerning the incarnation of the Messiah reveals that the Messiah will be both human and divine, Isaiah 7: The words of Isaiah in Isaiah 7:15, which state, Butter and honey shall he eat... refers to: A. The strict diet He would follow B. The spirit of self denial which would typify Him C. The poverty of His family Isaiah 42:1; 50: Which of the three statements below is not one of the predicted relationships to the Father (God) that Isaiah speaks of in his book? A. His separation from the Father B. His obedience to the Father C. Beloved by the Father Isaiah 9:1-2; Matthew 4: What specific phase of Isaiah s prophecy about the Messiah was fulfilled in the words of Matthew 4:12-16? A. The Messiah s Millennial Reign B. His Miracles C. His Ministry to the Gentiles Isaiah 42: What New Testament scripture is the direct fulfillment of Isaiah s prophecy of the Messiah s gracious ministry to all? A. Matthew 12:14-21 B. Matthew 9:29 C. Matthew 26:27 4

5 Isaiah 35: The prediction regarding the Messiah s miracles was completely fulfilled during the life of Jesus. Isaiah 61: Isaiah s prophecy concerning the Messiah s message in Isaiah 61:1-2 was fulfilled in its entirety during the life of Jesus. Isaiah 52: Isaiah predicted the intensity of the suffering of the Messiah as well as the kind of suffering He would experience. Isaiah 53:1-10b 43. What proof is there in the New Testament that Isaiah 53 is really referring to Christ? A. Paul referred to Isaiah 53 in reference to Christ B. Jesus himself referred to Isaiah 53 in relation to His own life and death C. Two disciples referred to Isaiah 53 in relation to the sufferings of Jesus Isaiah 53:10a 44. According to Isaiah s prophecy, who really master minded the original plan for the death of Christ? A. Judas Iscariot B. The religious leaders C. God, Himself Isaiah 52: Isaiah s prophecy of 52:13 covers the resurrection ascension, and exaltation in one verse. Isaiah 52: Match the parts of Isaiah 52:13 to its fulfillment in the life of Christ he shall be exalted... A. Ascension 2....and extolled... B. Resurrection 3....and be very high... C. Exaltation 47. How many separate prophecies of the millenial reign of Christ did Isaiah make? A. Five B. Seven C. Ten SUBJECT 3 The Sins of Israel 48. Isaiah makes comparatively few references to the sins of Israel in his messages. Isaiah 1: The opening verses of the book of Isaiah condemn Israel for her rebellious sin. Isaiah 3: What sin of Israel s women does Isaiah condemn strongly in Isaiah 3:16-26? A. Their morality. B. Their gossip. C. Their dress. 5

6 Isaiah 5: What parable is presented in the book of Isaiah to represent the sinful nature of the nation Israel? A. The parable of the fig tree B. The parable of wheat C. The parable of the vineyard Isaiah 5: Isaiah 5:8-22 is an indictment against Israel for her sins. How many different counts of sin are reckoned against Israel? A. 6 counts. B. 10 counts. C. 12 counts. Isaiah 9:15-16; 31:1, 3; 1: Match the references from Isaiah below to the sin of Israel which is condemned in that reference. 1. Isaiah 9:15-16 A. Her tragic over-all condition 2. Isaiah 31:1, 3 B. Her dependence upon Egypt 3. Isaiah 1:5-6 C. Her false leaders SUBJECT 4 The Gentile Nations Isaiah 13: In Isaiah s prophecies concerning Gentile nations, he predicted that Babylon would be destroyed by the: A. Syrians B. Medes C. Assyrians Isaiah 13:21; 14: Isaiah predicted that the Babylonian city would become a desolate land never to be rebuilt, Isaiah 14: In the description of Babylon s fall presented by Isaiah in Isaiah 14:12-16, what other thing is being described through this description of the Babylonian ruler? A. The Tribulation B. The destruction of the earth C. The person and ministry of Satan 6

7 Isaiah 14:24-23: Nine prophecies concerning other Gentile nations besides Babylon are found in the book of Isaiah. Match the nation below with the prophecy in Isaiah regarding each one. 1. Assyria (14:24-27) 2. Philistia (14:28-32) 3. Moab (15-16) 4. Damascus (17) 5. Ethiopia (18) 6. Egypt (19, 20) 7. Edom (21-12) 8. Arabia (21: Lyre (23) A. What would be morning (glory) for the Medes would be night (shame) for this nation. B. God would judge the big business of this great city, allow Babylon to destroy it, rebuild it in 70 years, destroy it again through Alexander the Great and in the millennium allow it to be rebuilt and blessed by God. C. God would judge this nation for its utter ruthlessness; God would destroy this nation to remove their yoke from His people. D. The industrial-military complex of this nation would bring God s judgment upon it; their army will be left dead on the field for the birds and animals to eat. E. God would judge this nation for its warring habits; only a few of their stalwart archers would survive. F. This prominent nation would be judged for its idolatry at the hands of a cruel ruler and three years later be invaded by Assyria; she would stagger in history as a drunken man staggereth in his vomit, but will be healed in the millennium. G. This nation which rejoiced over the death of Judean king Ahaz and paid double under his son king Hezekiah would suffer total doom under the cruel attack of Sargon, the Assyrian king. H. The chief cities of this nation would be destroyed in one night and because of their pride in rejecting God s mercy it would fall within three years at the hands of the Assyrians. I. This nation which allied with the northern kingdom against Judah would be made a ruinous heap. 58. Each of the ten Gentile nations which Isaiah prophesied concerning their judgment may symbolize some principle, philosophy, or system which God must judge. Match the Gentile nation with that for which it may symbolize according to J. Vernon McGee. 1. Babylon A. Compromise. 2. Assyria B. False Religion, Idolatry. 3. Philistia C. Big Business. 4. Moab D. War. 5. Damascus E. The Flesh. 6. Ethiopia F. Utter Ruthlessness. 7. Egypt G. The World. 8. Edom H. An Industrial Military Complex. 9. Arabia I. Formal Religion. 10. Tyre J. Extreme Pride. 7

8 SUBJECT 5 The Tribulation Main Passages of the Tribulation Isaiah. 2:10-22; 13:6-13; 24:1-23; 26:20-21; 34:1-10; 42:13-14; 51:6; 63:1-6; 66: Isaiah 2:19, Isaiah describes the awful suffering of the time of the Tribulation in Isaiah chapter 2 with the repeated words: A. Bum with fire. B. Shake terribly the earth. C. Spread sorrow to and fro. Isaiah 24: What metaphor does God use to describe the condition of the whole earth during the Tribulation in Isaiah 24? A. The earth will bob like a cork on water B. The whole earth will run like a crazy man C. The whole earth will reel like a drunkard Isaiah 13: The prophecies of Isaiah regarding the Tribulation also include a reference to the removal of the earth out of its place. Isaiah 26: How does Isaiah describe the conditions of death during the Tribulation? A. The dead will be staked to the mountains B. The dead will cover the surface of the waters C. The dead will lie unburied Isaiah 34:4; 51:6 63. Isaiah says the hosts of heaven during the Tribulation will: A. Stop their lights B. Tremble in fear before God s face C. Be dissolved and roll back as a scroll Isaiah 34:4 64. Isaiah describes the stars falling from heaven during the Tribulation like: A. Rain from heaven B. Figs from a tree when shaken C. Leaves on an autumn day Isaiah 24: The Tribulation will be so horrible that mankind will experience no joy whatsoever. A. True B False Isaiah 63:3 66. Under the feet of a wrathful God, man is pictured by Isaiah during the Tribulation as: A. A pathway to be cleared B. Overripe grapes C. Rotten garbage 8

9 SUBJECT 6 The Millennium 67. List below the four groups for which God s salvation will be extended during the Millennium Isaiah 19: According to Isaiah s prophecy in Isaiah 19:18-25, what two enemy Gentile nations of Israel will be supernaturally united with Israel to form a beautiful trio of fellowship receiving God s rich blessings during the Millennium? A. Russia (Gog) and China B. Syria and Babylon C. Egypt and Assyria Isaiah 66: All Gentile nations will come to worship God in Jerusalem during the Millennium. Isaiah 59:20, Isaiah predicts regarding Israel and Jerusalem during the Millennium that she will: A. Return to God to serve Him forever B. Be destroyed for her rebellion and rejection of God C. Be scattered among the Gentiles forever Isaiah 66:10, The picture drawn by Isaiah (66:12) of Jerusalem in the Millennium is that of: A. A great king ruling over all the earth. B. A bright light giving light to all C. A nursing mother caring for her children Isaiah 65: During the Millennium, even nature will lose all hostility, 9

10 Answers for Old Testament Lesson C 2. A 3. B 2. B. False: Several prophecies concerning the future are yet to be fulfilled as prophesied by Isaiah. 3. A. The Rapture. 4. A. True 5. B. False 6. A. True: Cyrus conquered Babylon and then decreed the return of the Israelites back to Jerusalem. 7. C....for thou shalt no more be called tender and delicate (47:1) it shall never be inhabited (13:20). 8. C. Edom....from generation to generation it shall lie waste (34:10). 9. B. John the Baptist 10. A. True 11. C. Isaiah, the prophet. He was also ordered to offer wicked king Ahaz a sign concerning God s faithfulness. 12. C. He refused it. 13. A. True C 2. B 3. F 4. E 5. A 6. D 15. A. Cyrus 16. B. Scarlet. Through your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow (See also Numbers 19:2, 6,9). 17. C. Salvation (See also Isaiah 8:6 and John 4:10, 14). 18. B. He will swallow up death in victory and the Lord will wipe away the tears from off all faces See also I Corinthians 15:54; Hosea 13:14; Revelation 20:14). 19. C. Forgiveness. Comfort ye, comfort ye C. And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together." 21. B....all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field NOTE: The word of God by contrast will stand forever (40:8). 22. B. His coming. "Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand B. False: He will come in these verses as KING not as the suffering Saviour. This is in reference to His Second Coming. 24. A. Shepherd. NOTE: Isaiah 40:12-17 pictures this King as all powerful. 25. C. Israel. But thou, Israel, art my servant Israel 2. David 3. The Messiah 27. B. Isaiah A. Declaring the end from the beginning (See also Isaiah 42:8-12) New things do I declare. 29. A. Protecting presence. Fear not, for I am with thee." 30. B....whose name is Holy C. Robes of righteousness. 32. B. I will mention the loving kindnesses of the Lord A. True 34. B. Immanuel 35. A. True: Unto us a child is born (human), unto us a son is given (divine) (Note: also the names given to the Messiah which reveal His dual nature). 36. C. The poverty of His family. 37. A. His separation from the Father. 38. C. Isaiah specifically designated the land of Zebulon and Naphtali as the region where the Messiah would minister to the Gentiles. Jesus did minister in these lands. 39. A. Matthew 12: B. False: His real miracle ministry will be during the millennium (See Matthew 9:29 and 33; 12:13). 41. B. False: "...the day of vengeance of our God has not been fulfilled yet. 42. A. True 43. C. John the apostle referred to Isaiah 53 in John 12:37-38 and Philip in Acts 8: C. God, Himself. Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise Him..." 45. A. True B 2. A 3. C 47. B. Seven 48. B. False: Dr. Willmington lists at least eight categories of Israel s sins which Isaiah preached against. 49. A. True: They have rebelled against me (1:2). 50. C. Dress. 51. C. The vineyard. Israel had been fruitless, and for this sin, God allowed the vineyard to die. 52. A. 6 counts C 2. B 3. A 54. B. Medes. NOTE: The word Babylon also applies in Isaiah to the totality of the Gentile world beginning with king Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and culminating in the fourth world empire at the return of Christ to the earth. 55. A. True: Some believe that the city of Babylon will be rebuilt during the Tribulation period Revelation C. Satan and his ministry. NOTE: God also uses the description of the ruler of Tyre to describe Satan (See Ezekiel 28:1-19) C, 2. G, 3. H, 4. I, 5. D, 6. F, 7. A, 8. E, 9. B B, 2. F, 3. J, 4. I, 5. A, 6. H, 7. G, 8. E, 9. D 59. B. And they shall go into the holes... when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth. 10

11 60. C. "The earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard A. True: It will also be turned upside down (24:1), burned with fire (24:6) and broken down and dissolved (24:19). 62. C. the earth... shall no more cover her slain (26:21b see also 34:1). 63. C. The stars, sun, and moon will be darkened also 64. B. "...as a falling fig from the fig tree. 65. A. True: all joy is darkened... (24:11). 66. B. NOTE: man will attempt to hide from God, their hearts will fail for fear, and death will be a stench in the air Gentile nations, 2. Israel and Jerusalem, 3. The afflicted, 4. All nature 68. C. Egypt and Assyria modem-day Iraq 69. A. True 70. A....my words shall not depart out of thy mouth...from henceforth and forever. 71. C....then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees (See also Romans 11:1,26-27) 72. A. True: Even the deserts will blossom, the valleys be exalted, and the mountains made low Isaiah 35:1, 2; 40:4-5 (See also Romans 8:18-25) 11