Saturday, October 10, 2015

Major Prophets





















This pdf/pamphlet is like a CliffNotes study guide for the Major Prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel. These four prophets ministered at times of great social turmoil. It gives brief factual information about the approximate time and location of their ministry as well as the historical perspective. A colorful chart showing the various kings of Judah and Israel as well as foreign powers that interacted with God’s chosen people.

When teaching a book of the bible it is helpful to find a source which will give you some valuable information in a nutshell. For example as I taught the book of Daniel over a twelve-week period. This resource would have been helpful to give me a global view of happening in the different territories. When doing an in-depth study it is hard to find time to research the other books that share the same span of history. Now as I teach Gospel of Matthew I can use this same pamphlet to find references to the Messiah and the fulfillment through Jesus Christ.
An overview of each prophet gives a simple outline, their major themes and a few memorable scriptures. A nice color map is included showing the areas of each empire and the reach of the Assyrians.
The ministry of the major prophets was not to teach.  God used them to call his people to repent of their rebellion, greatest challenge was to get the people to change their attitudes and behaviors and return to God. During their captivity by the Assyrians and Babylon, the prophets provided them hope and helped guide them when they finally returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the walls and the city.They also reminded the people of God’s faithfulness and compassion.

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