The Prophets and Their Message
A 14-day journey through the Old Testament prophets, exploring their historical context, their urgent calls for justice and repentance, and how their message points forward to Christ and the coming kingdom.
The prophets of Israel are among the most misunderstood voices in the Bible. Many people think of them primarily as predictors of the future -- fortune-tellers with a religious veneer. But the prophets were far more than that. They were covenant prosecutors, social reformers, poets, preachers, and visionaries who stood in the gap between a holy God and a wayward people.
Over 14 days, this plan will walk you through the major and minor prophets, placing each in their historical context and drawing out the themes that unite them: God's holiness, the call to justice, the judgment that falls on covenant unfaithfulness, and the relentless hope that God will one day make all things new.
What You'll Discover
- Days 1-5 -- The major prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel, who spoke during Israel's greatest crises
- Days 6-10 -- The minor prophets: Hosea, Amos, Micah, Habakkuk, and Jonah, each with a distinct message and personality
- Day 11 -- Zechariah and Malachi, the final prophetic voices before centuries of silence
- Days 12-14 -- The prophets' message on social justice, their witness to Christ, and the future they envisioned
Guided by Trusted Voices
This plan draws on the work of N.T. Wright, whose historical and theological scholarship has illuminated the prophetic literature for a new generation, and Graeme Goldsworthy, whose biblical-theological framework shows how every prophetic word finds its fulfillment in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Who This Plan Is For
If you have ever been intimidated by the prophetic books, or if you want to understand how Amos connects to the Sermon on the Mount, how Isaiah's Suffering Servant shapes the New Testament, or why Habakkuk matters for living by faith, this plan is for you.