Write an essay of 1,000-1,250 words in which you provide your analysis of the message of the prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah through historical, literary, and theological contexts. Explain how the message of Isaiah and Jeremiah is or is not relevant to Christians today, and explain what the prophets said about the following:

The sins of the nations of Judah and Israel, and God's actions against these sins.

God's future plans for these nations as explained from the perspective of Isaiah and Jeremiah's day.

Utilizing the biblical works of Isaiah and Jeremiah, explain the applicability of the message in theological context for today's Christians. (CoT 1.1)

Use passages from the books of Isaiah and Jeremiah, Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey (3rd ed.), and 2-4 other scholarly sources from the GCU Library as sources for your essay. The sources must be used in a significant way. Also note that Wikipedia, generic dictionaries, and generic encyclopedias are not scholarly sources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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CoT Competency:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the history, literature, and theology of the Old Testament.