Pre-Exilic Prophets
Probably the most important thing to remember when studying the prophets is that they are a part of a larger narrative. The larger canonical story covers God’s plot from Genesis to Revelation. However, the prophets themselves are not in the form of story (with the exception of Jonah) and are not the story plot itself. The prophets are in addition to the story proper, the sequence of which is found in the historical literature, Joshua to 2 Kings.
They must fit into their respective place with the Biblical narrative. Without attaching them to the particular, specific place in the narrative, errors will likely ensue. One of the greatest hermeneutical errors comes due to the fact that people approach the Scriptures and assume that reading a part is applicable for all time. However, just like in a play, each section or character of the plot enters the story, contributes a part, and then leaves.
The pre-exilic (or prior to the exile) prophets: Prophets who warned Israel and Judah of their soon demise and their need to repent to delay the exile. The prophet also prophesied Israel’s rejection and the sure judgment of the exile.
Dr. Charles Baylis
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Jeremiah
Lamentations
Hosea
Obadiah
Commentary
Links & Sources
TeachMeTheBible.com - Dr. David Klingler
The Spring Church Sermons - Prof Caleb Foley
Traceway Church Sermons - Dr. Nathan Tullos
TheBiblicalStory.org - Dr. Charles Baylis
