Hebrew Bible and Christian Scriptures

1. Using the structure of Ezekiel, discuss the key themes of the actions and oracles.
•       Oracles of Warning (Ezekiel 1-24) –warning against the Israelites, sinful lives destroying God’s original plans
•       OAN (Ezekiel 25-32) –punishment
•       Oracles of hope (Ezekiel 33-48) –new life, free from sinful living
•       Temple Vision (Ezekiel 40-48) –new Jerusalem, hope for the future

2. What were some key characteristics that Esther had that contributed to her fulfillment of God’s plans? Using a modern-day female celebrity, compare the two women’s characteristics and if the modern woman would have the same results as Hannah.
*lovely (pleased the people, the king, and her God)
*flexible (was an orphan raised by Mordecai, loss of control of her environments as a child and a queen)
*leadership skills (obedient~asked king for what the eunuch wanted, intelligent, authoritative)
*popular and well liked (all who saw her loved her, Esther 2:15)

Some possible celebrities to compare to: Princess Diana, Mother Teresa, Hillary Clinton