The Past and the Future

Lesson outline 10 in the series
The Post Exilic Prophets

Tim Temple



  1. The Asking of Questions - 7:1-3
  2. The Answering of Questions - 7:4-8:8
    1. The purpose of ordinances - vv.4-7
    2. The prevention of wrath - vv.8-14
      1. Practice true religion - vv.8-10
      2. Preempt the mistakes of the past - vv.11-14
        1. Refusal to hear - v.11,12a
        2. Wrath from the Lord - vv.lb-14
          1. Refusal to answer prayer - vv.12,13
          2. Removal from home - v.14
    3. Prosperity is coming - 8:1-8
      1. In terms of people - vv.1-5
      2. In terms of pleasure - v.6
      3. In terms of provision - vv.7,8
  3. The Appeal from the Lord - 8:9-17
    1. Be strong - vv.9-12
    2. Be sure - vv.13-17
    3. Be sincere - vv.18-23
      1. In the observance of fasts - vv.18,19
      2. In obligations to others - vv.20-23

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