Choose and exegete a prophetic text from either the major or minor prophets (be sure to identify t he boundaries of the oracle within the prophecy) and produce an essay of 1,000-1,250 words in which you do the following:

Identify and explain the specific type of subgenre to which the passage belongs.

Establish the historical context of the text, and describe the extent to which the prophecy is oriented toward events contemporary with the historical context.

1. Determine and describe literary features and the poetic devices that are found within the text.
2. Explain the theological truths found within the text.
3. Make application of the text to the church and the Christian believer today.
4. Use three to five academic sources from the GCU Library in your paper to support your findings.
5. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the Turabian Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:

MA-Christian Leadership, MA-Christian Ministry, MA-Urban Ministry, MA-Youth and Family Ministry

1.5: Demonstrate the hermeneutical principles necessary for accurate interpretation of Old Testament passage. [CERT; MC1]

MDiv

1.5: Demonstrate the skills necessary for a detailed and accurate exegesis of Old Testament passages. [MC1, MC3, MC5, ATS A2.2]

MDiv Accelerated Program 

1.1: Describe the content and historical backgrounds of books of the Old Testament. [MC3, MC5, ATS A2.2]