10. According to the textbook, what was the primary message of the Old Testament prophets? {Ans: To get all the people to flee from idolatry and return to God.}5. Which book of the Bible begins with the story of Moses? {Ans: Exodus}9. What metaphor does the textbook use to describe idolatry? {Ans: An unfaithful spouse, Hosea, loves his wife even though she strayed from him.}1. Summarize Isaiah 59:1-2. {Ans: When you are separated from God he cannot hear. God can and desires to save, but sin causes separation}11. List the names of Israel's first three kings. {Ans: Saul, David, Solomon}6. What kind of prayer is found in Nehemiah 9 and how does it contrast God and the people? {Ans: A prayer of confession of sin. The Israelites professed to God how powerful He is, wonderful, loving and forgiving, and yet they went against him. They repent completely with intention to change.}