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In order to understand the message of a prophetic book, what are two important things to consider?
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It’s essential that we understand who the audience is (circumstance & culture). We also need to understand the time period. I would also add the geographical location. Though it could be argued that might come under ‘culture’.
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The prophet’s culture and time period and to whom they ministered
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We must consider the audience and the culture , circumstances when it was written .
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The time and place the message was given. As pointed out, it would also be good to read an introduction from a study Bible.
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The audience and why it was written.