Four Image Clusters Convey the Divine-Human Drama

Sidebar to: Exploring Four Persistent Prophetic Images

ACT I

ACT II
ACT III
ACT IV

Covenant

People Rebel
Punishment
Restoration

Sexual Relationships

bride
turned adulteress/harlot
humiliated by lovers
restored as wife

Animals

domesticated animals
turned wild
ravaged by wild animals
rescued by rightful master

Vineyards

well-tended vineyard
grown wild
ruined
replanted vines are fruitful

Drinking of Wine

enjoying wine
becoming drunk
drinking the cup of God’s wrath
rejoicing in new wine

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